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YS10 VLJ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,564 mi
Last recorded151,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 151,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 140,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 131,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 131,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 121,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,782 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,591 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,336 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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YS10 VLJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YS10 VLJ, 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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YS10 VLJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 August 2010.

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