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M14 FBB

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,228 mi
Last recorded170,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 FBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 170,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,718 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 156,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,752 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,245 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,245 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,292 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 58,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 99h (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,194 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

centre propshaft bearing slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,311 miles

Center propshaft bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,169 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

n/s/f wheel inner rim slightly dented

slight play at prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M14 FBB is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M14 FBB, 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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M14 FBB is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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