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LH11 ARF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH11 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,551 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 128,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side Inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 112,764 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 101,845 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 91,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 91,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 83,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,638 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,083 miles

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

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

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

all rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake disc inner face rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pad wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake disc inner face rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pad wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,870 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 5 May 2017 60,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 50,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,596 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 30,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 30,026 miles

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

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

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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LH11 ARF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LH11 ARF, 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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LH11 ARF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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