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AJ11 FDM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

341,395 mi
Last recorded341,395 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 341,395 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 341,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 326,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Aug 2024 196,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 178,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 164,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 152,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear and discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within limits BOTH,235/55 R 17 103 V XL ENDURO MAKE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,121 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 143,121 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,172 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,653 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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AJ11 FDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ11 FDM, 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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AJ11 FDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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