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J30 PTN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,123 mi
Last recorded150,123 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 PTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 150,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 143,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 123,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,702 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 111,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 88,977 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,789 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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J30 PTN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J30 PTN, 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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What year was J30 PTN registered?

J30 PTN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is J30 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 PTN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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