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T5 BUT

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 BUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,463 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Various rear suspension components corroded not weakened

Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,703 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,151 miles

bottom wishbone rear bushes perished/splitting

corrision on brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,311 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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T5 BUT is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red 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 T5 BUT, 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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T5 BUT is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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