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DG11 VCV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,754 mi
Last recorded109,754 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 VCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,754 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 82,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 73,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 71,773 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 69,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 68,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 64,978 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 64,978 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 62,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight crackes

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has slight crackes

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 59,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight crackes

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre has slight crackes

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,792 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 48,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VCV 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 DG11 VCV, 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 DG11 VCV registered?

DG11 VCV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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