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DG11 TZY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 TZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 104,628 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 104,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,235 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 96,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear subframe/suspension components corroded

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,961 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken, spring unseated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing excessively damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing x2 bolts missing/bolt heads sheared off (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,195 miles

Zero emissions detected

Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions detected

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,783 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,424 miles

Because of brake design not all brake components fully visible.

Both rear tyre worn on inner edge's

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted, restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Air bag switched off.

Nearside Front Tyre Falken 235/55R17 4 -5 - 4 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Falken 235/55R17 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Falken 235/55R17 4 - 5 - 4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Falken 235/55R17 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged and resting on tailpipe.

Rear wiper not clearing screen.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 53,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Because of brake design not all brake components fully visible.

Both rear tyre worn on inner edge's

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted, restricting view of some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Air bag switched off.

Nearside Front Tyre Falken 235/55R17 4 -5 - 4 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Falken 235/55R17 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Falken 235/55R17 4 - 5 - 4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Falken 235/55R17 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged and resting on tailpipe.

Rear wiper not clearing screen.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear Tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

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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DG11 TZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG11 TZY, 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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DG11 TZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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