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EF11 CEV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,650 mi
Last recorded85,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 CEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,343 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,916 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,381 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng oil low

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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EF11 CEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF11 CEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF11 CEV registered?

EF11 CEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is EF11 CEV safe to buy?

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