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DG11 VXV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,338 mi
Last recorded194,338 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 194,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 190,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 185,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 182,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 178,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 172,978 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cover wet ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 14 Jul 2021 172,978 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cover wet ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 3 Aug 2020 168,523 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2019 160,061 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 160,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,794 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

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

O/R tyre worn low on edges of the tread

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 144,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2016 124,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 124,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,329 miles

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

oil leak under cover wet

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,329 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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 VXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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