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AJ11 KBU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,624 mi
Last recorded61,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 61,624 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,450 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,775 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,524 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

guards fitted to underside and outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,751 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 49,751 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,560 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 38,394 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 16,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 KBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KBU, 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 AJ11 KBU registered?

AJ11 KBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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