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GV11 GKX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

305,166 mi
Last recorded305,166 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 GKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 305,166 miles

Brake warning illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm leading mount points - N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper suspension towers - N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 305,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning illuminated

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm leading mount points - N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper suspension towers - N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2024 297,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 296,970 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 288,786 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 288,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 278,369 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 278,333 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 269,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 255,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 248,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 210,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 165,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,467 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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GV11 GKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV11 GKX, 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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GV11 GKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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