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EA11 VDN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 VDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 121,892 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 121,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 110,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,061 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 89,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 82,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,502 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,501 miles

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

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

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

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 9 Apr 2018 66,822 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,808 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,197 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EA11 VDN 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 EA11 VDN, 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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EA11 VDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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