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LR11 MEU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,358 mi
Last recorded178,358 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 MEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 178,358 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 178,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 157,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 157,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,841 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,693 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 127,692 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2020 115,817 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop splitting

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken up

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,605 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,723 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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LR11 MEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR11 MEU, 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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LR11 MEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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