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J20 DCT

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 DCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,807 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,807 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,033 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,836 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 47,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,157 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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J20 DCT 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 J20 DCT, 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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J20 DCT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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