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DS11 UAL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,596 mi
Last recorded123,596 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 123,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lenze broken

Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,578 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored and corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin and approaching the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored and corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin and approaching the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,942 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 73,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 63,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,076 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 38,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 38,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 29,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS11 UAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS11 UAL, 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 DS11 UAL registered?

DS11 UAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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