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BEN 174P

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 174P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 114,242 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (spring on top) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers restricting inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2026 114,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken off sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (spring on top) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers restricting inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,758 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 103,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 91,958 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,958 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,870 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,855 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 36,853 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,045 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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BEN 174P is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEN 174P, 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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BEN 174P is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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