2010 Volkswagen Tiguan · 23,619 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2010 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Tiguan years (23,619 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 109,780
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,619
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 21.3% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.3%
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Tyres7.5%
- Brakes4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.29%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.74%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.13%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.12%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.14%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Tiguan years (23,619 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.27% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 109,780 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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