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VK10 TFX

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,367 mi
Last recorded113,367 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 TFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 113,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 113,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,630 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff's have misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front shocks corroded (both)

Rear Lower rear lower arm corroded (both)

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tpms light on

Fail 3 May 2013 57,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 57,156 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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VK10 TFX is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red 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 VK10 TFX, 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 VK10 TFX registered?

VK10 TFX is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 May 2010.

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