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403 ARU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration403 ARU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,498 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 85,925 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,180 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,293 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,763 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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403 ARU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 78,147 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 403 ARU, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 403 ARU registered?

403 ARU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is 403 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 403 ARU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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