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GU11 XCR

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,407 mi
Last recorded65,407 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,407 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low and have perished and cracked side walls 235/50/18

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,848 miles

Both front lower arm re-most bushes could be better

Both rear tyres beginning to perish and wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,567 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear indicators 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,567 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear indicators 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear indicators 235/50r18 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorated

Offside Front wishbone rearmost rubber mount started to deteriorate

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,106 miles

front discs poor condition on insides

front wishbone rear bushes poor

rear tyres starting to step

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,128 miles

Both rear tyres slightly feathered on inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 34,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,500 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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GU11 XCR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU11 XCR, 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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GU11 XCR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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