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HJ11 VFR

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 148,315 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 141,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 134,514 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 134,514 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,005 miles

"Zero emissions" recorded on test.

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre size - 215/65R16

Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish around outer side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,694 miles

Low emitter engine no smoke readings

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low emitter engine no smoke readings

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,260 miles

O EMISSION

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,965 miles

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

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

zero emissions test result

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,194 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,086 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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HJ11 VFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ11 VFR, 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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HJ11 VFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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