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VN10 KAU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 130,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 124,190 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 124,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 116,200 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 116,200 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 107,469 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 107,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 105,813 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 104,272 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking

Offside number plate lamp flickers slighty

Fail 1 May 2020 104,271 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Off side door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly leaking

Offside number plate lamp flickers slighty

Pass 10 May 2019 103,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 101,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,061 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 May 2016 90,122 miles

Front console bushes starting to split

Pass 15 May 2015 81,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 81,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,914 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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VN10 KAU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN10 KAU, 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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VN10 KAU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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