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GJ11 CVY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

285,117 mi
Last recorded285,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 285,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive considerably bad leak possibly from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms are starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2025 166,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 156,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 156,681 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 145,738 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 145,738 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable if puncture

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 135,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 133,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 133,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,659 miles

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

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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GJ11 CVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ11 CVY, 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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GJ11 CVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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