CarVerify

Free Car Check

C20 MJW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

14,564 mi
Last recorded14,564 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 14,564 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 14,562 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Both discs excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 14,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 12,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 47,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 11,374 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,730 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded. (road spring mounting arms)

Pass 3 Oct 2022 10,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 38,495 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres on 3mm and worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 9,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 8,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,914 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 6,854 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,387 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,528 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 5,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 3,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 1,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 1,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 1,264 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

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
Full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C20 MJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C20 MJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C20 MJW?

You can check the full history of C20 MJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C20 MJW registered?

C20 MJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is C20 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 MJW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C20 MJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C20 MJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.