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Y121 DJF

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,618 mi
Last recorded121,618 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 DJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 121,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm!! inner tread almost to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm!! inner tread almost to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 119,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,054 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 116,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,864 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer sleeve detached (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rears running off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 109,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer sleeve detached (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rears running off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,064 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,696 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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Y121 DJF is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y121 DJF, 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 Y121 DJF registered?

Y121 DJF is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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