2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RK10 XHW
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 187,379 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK10 XHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 187,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK10 XHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (RK10 XHW) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RK10 XHW Mileage History
- 11/06/2024171,055 mi
- 14/06/2024171,088 mi+33 mi
- 28/06/2025177,764 mi+6,676 mi
- 01/07/2025177,764 mi
- 25/06/2026187,379 mi+9,615 mi
Average of roughly 8,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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