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DX11 NCU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 NCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 141,138 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (wishbones) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underside chassis + various suspension components corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2026 141,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (wishbones) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underside chassis + various suspension components corroded.

TPMS light on as incorrect wheel fitted on offside rear.

Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,699 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 131,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,766 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Propeller shaft appears damaged but hidden under several layers of masking tape, Minor play but not excessive at time of test. Unable to see full extent of damage. (6.1.7 (e))

Propeller shaft rubber mount worn

Fail 5 Mar 2020 112,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Propeller shaft appears damaged but hidden under several layers of masking tape, Minor play but not excessive at time of test. Unable to see full extent of damage. (6.1.7 (e))

Propeller shaft rubber mount worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,920 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,277 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 101,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but no exposed cords

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,800 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,318 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,701 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

bracket broken off towbar for wiring , but still secure and wont drag on the floor

Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

bracket broken off towbar for wiring , but still secure and wont drag on the floor

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,839 miles

nsr tyre on 1.6mm , all others on 2mm

Fail 14 Feb 2014 36,839 miles

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

nsr tyre on 1.6mm , all others on 2mm

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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DX11 NCU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX11 NCU, 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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DX11 NCU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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