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EM02 PAL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,786 mi
Last recorded175,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 PAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 175,786 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 167,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 160,363 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 160,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 154,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,182 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,885 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 137,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 132,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 127,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 121,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 113,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 105,967 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 95,933 miles

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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EM02 PAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EM02 PAL, 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 EM02 PAL registered?

EM02 PAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is EM02 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM02 PAL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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