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BJ11 MLV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 MLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 88,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2026 88,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides bottom suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on inner edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 65,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on inner edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 60,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

TPMS light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,820 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 50,884 miles

n/s outer CV boot loose

Fail 10 Jul 2020 50,851 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s outer CV boot loose

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 45,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,695 miles

Rubber cracking/perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,723 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ11 MLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BJ11 MLV, 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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BJ11 MLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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