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FT11 XDV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,387 mi
Last recorded119,387 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 XDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,387 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 119,386 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,146 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 78,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 64,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,096 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some body trims not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2016 57,094 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some body trims not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,311 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FT11 XDV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT11 XDV, 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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FT11 XDV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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