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FV11 HFJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,702 mi
Last recorded187,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 HFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 187,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2026 187,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring perch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect shock wet (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2026 187,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm likely to fail both rear lower arms corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

n/s front tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

o/s front tyre on limit of 1.6mm

rear subframe corroded /poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition [all]

x1 number plate light out

Pass 26 Sep 2025 179,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 179,953 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,045 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 159,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 159,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring and top mount broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,267 miles

Covers and undetrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 152,267 miles

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

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

Covers and undetrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 120,105 miles

Front tyre tread at approx 3mm

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

Oil level getting low

Pass 16 May 2018 105,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55R17 99H Pir Scorpion STR (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 90,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear tyres bald, out of shape and blistering on inner edges.

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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FV11 HFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV11 HFJ, 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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FV11 HFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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