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WM59 DFK

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,455 mi
Last recorded123,455 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 DFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 123,455 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 123,425 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 106,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 235/55R17 99V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 235/55R17 99V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,992 miles

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

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, worn on inner edge, 5mm @centre of tread. 235/55R17 99V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, stepped, worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 235/55R17 99V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,176 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,320 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 78,320 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,936 miles

Nearside Lower under tray fitted

Offside under tray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 70,936 miles

Nearside Lower under tray fitted

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

Offside under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,508 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,218 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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WM59 DFK is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WM59 DFK, 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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WM59 DFK is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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