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SY10 TGU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,136 mi
Last recorded175,136 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 175,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre tread grooves perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various rear suspension bushes perished/cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2019 148,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various rear suspension bushes perished/cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,030 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside rusty

various rear suspension bushes perished/cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2018 124,030 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside rusty

various rear suspension bushes perished/cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,992 miles

Prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,332 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear propshaft mounting flange rubber perished

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,332 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear propshaft mounting flange rubber perished

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,262 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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SY10 TGU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY10 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY10 TGU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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