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GL11 GSY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 GSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 98,300 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 98,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,658 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 65,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions detected

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions detected

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,296 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 42,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 29,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,236 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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GL11 GSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL11 GSY, 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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GL11 GSY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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