Volkswagen Tiguan (2010)

7,653 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.7% first-time pass rate

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

CarHunch analysed 7,653 real MOT records for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
79.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
81,097
typical mileage
65,493–98,639 middle half
46.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 46.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (94%) 7,218 79.6% 3.36
Petrol (6%) 435 81.9% 2.74

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

65,493
low mileage
81,097
typical
98,639
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles fall between 65,493 and 98,639 miles.

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 6,068 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.

7,295 6,068 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

15.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.32
Avg failures per vehicle
23.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 56.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 55.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 43.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 42.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 32.1%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 29%
    Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 28.6%
    Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 28%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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