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TM53 DAN

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM53 DAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,510 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side - off side (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side - off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear under trays fitted preventing full inspection of of testable items

low emitter

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side - off side (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side - off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear under trays fitted preventing full inspection of of testable items

low emitter

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

emissions zero drift/zero emitter

Fail 20 Sep 2021 73,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

emissions zero drift/zero emitter

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,334 miles

Belly pans fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 57,334 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Belly pans fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,762 miles

Low emission reading.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,022 miles

unable to perform diesel emission test due to vehicle rev limiter

Fail 9 Feb 2018 41,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

unable to perform diesel emission test due to vehicle rev limiter

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer some tyre wall damage noted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,011 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,422 miles

unable to rev to get emmisions reading (cleared this with vosa)

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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TM53 DAN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TM53 DAN, 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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TM53 DAN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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