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EJ11 NFR

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 NFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,531 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 146,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 146,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 139,482 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2023 139,481 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,611 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 128,611 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 117,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2021 117,718 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,692 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,205 miles

both rear tyres on/near wear bars

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,239 miles

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

Offside 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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EJ11 NFR 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 EJ11 NFR, 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 EJ11 NFR registered?

EJ11 NFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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