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CAX 1V

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,321 mi
Last recorded42,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 1V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,211 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 35,211 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 34,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,704 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 31,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,975 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 29,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

r/b/t test for park brake

Fail 17 Mar 2015 22,990 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

r/b/t test for park brake

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake tested with r/b/t

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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CAX 1V is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CAX 1V, 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 CAX 1V registered?

CAX 1V is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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