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C8 PFS

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 PFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 71,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

emissions test too clean to register results

Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

slight engine oil & coolant leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine & underbody covers fitted

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2022 62,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,842 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat

engine and underbody covers fitted

smoke test too clean to register results

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,850 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

The engine has a upper cover fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,689 miles

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

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers fitted

propshaft rubber deteriorating

smoke test clean

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analiser to read

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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C8 PFS is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C8 PFS, 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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What year was C8 PFS registered?

C8 PFS is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is C8 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 PFS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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