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L23 DLD

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 106,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,897 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 92,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 85,768 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 85,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,579 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 65,418 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 65,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 55,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,915 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,632 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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L23 DLD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L23 DLD, 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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L23 DLD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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