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DE11 GZU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,064 mi
Last recorded147,064 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 147,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,834 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,904 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 133,903 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on offside of windscreen at the top (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp switch slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,661 miles

Light corrosion on rear brake discs

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

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,472 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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DE11 GZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DE11 GZU, 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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DE11 GZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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