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GF11 JBU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 135,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 132,009 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 67,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 42,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 42,457 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 31,402 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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 JBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF11 JBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF11 JBU registered?

GF11 JBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is GF11 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 JBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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