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BG11 MLJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,575 mi
Last recorded131,575 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover detached

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,262 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 117,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,428 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 109,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 104,656 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2020 99,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 99,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,399 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,670 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,685 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 31,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear prop shaft support weight insecure

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 21,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,125 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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BG11 MLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG11 MLJ, 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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BG11 MLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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