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VU10 TRZ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,158 mi
Last recorded200,158 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 200,158 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 183,583 miles

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

front tyres worn 235 55 17

near side rear shockabsorber leaking

rear brake pads worn

rear suspension arm bushes perished

rust on rear suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 169,700 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 169,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 151,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 142,954 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,632 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 134,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,672 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 114,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 71,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,476 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,803 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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VU10 TRZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VU10 TRZ, 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 VU10 TRZ registered?

VU10 TRZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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