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L5 FBF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 132,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 128,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 178,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in tail lamp

Offside Rear condensation in tail lamp

Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 120,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,881 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 112,881 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 173,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,454 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,419 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 170,013 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,519 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken. Exhaust still secure.

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))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust clamp broken. Exhaust still secure.

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))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 150,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm also cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm also cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 131,579 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 68,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,174 miles

rear underside of car heavy surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear underside of car heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various body/suspension components corroding

Pass 7 May 2015 46,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 32,987 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,543 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L5 FBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L5 FBF, 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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L5 FBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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