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HG11 LBY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 LBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 137,985 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts in tread, nail also in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp has water ingress

Fail 5 Mar 2025 125,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts in tread, nail also in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has various cuts . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear prop rear coupling outer ring breaking away

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,332 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,332 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes split and excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,295 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both lower arm rear bush's half split.

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop mount damper, nearly broken away. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,789 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,888 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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HG11 LBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 HG11 LBY, 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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HG11 LBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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