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AJ11 MXS

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,509 mi
Last recorded158,509 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 MXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 158,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 152,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 147,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,287 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 128,055 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,648 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 99,059 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tred depths

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,432 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

n/s front tyre worn close to wear limits

o/s front tyre worn on edge

stone chip front screen zone A

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,997 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

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 MXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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