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GF11 FUY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 FUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 118,671 miles

both rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside and nearside front suspension lower arms inner front bushes slight movement

offside and nearside front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear tail gate slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs starting to wear

both rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear tail gate slight damage

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2025 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs starting to wear

both rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear shock absorber cover boot slightly loose

rear tail gate slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,808 miles

slight oil leak

both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots starting to deteriorate

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

rear tail gate slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,545 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,525 miles

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

Front tyres nearing wear bands

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 62,332 miles

Offside wiper poor

Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,625 miles

Advise front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Advise n/s/r tyre on 4mm tread depth and cracking in treads and outer wall

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread depth

Fail 16 Apr 2019 55,625 miles

Advise front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Advise n/s/r tyre on 4mm tread depth and cracking in treads and outer wall

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread depth

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,582 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Fail 22 Apr 2017 37,582 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,413 miles

advise front tyre treads getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,883 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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GF11 FUY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF11 FUY, 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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GF11 FUY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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