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T16 KNW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 KNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 144,234 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 140,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 137,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 132,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak engine sump bung ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust emission to low to read

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T16 KNW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T16 KNW, 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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T16 KNW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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