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T26 JRD

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 JRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 133,396 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 133,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 112,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 105,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 105,305 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,153 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,189 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 81,189 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,717 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 72,717 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,289 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 54,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,839 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,400 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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T26 JRD is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T26 JRD, 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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T26 JRD is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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