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SY10 VYJ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,604 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 126,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 123,298 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 123,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,294 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,991 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,718 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 VYJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYJ, 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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What year was SY10 VYJ registered?

SY10 VYJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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