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MA11 HZJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

229,756 mi
Last recorded229,756 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 HZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 229,756 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode /wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 2 Jun 2025 217,511 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker top cover are loose

oil leaks

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Fail 2 Jun 2025 217,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker top cover are loose

oil leaks

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 202,636 miles

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

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

bonnet pull damaged

o/s n/s rear shock absorber covers insurcure

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 24 May 2023 186,116 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Fail 23 May 2023 186,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 8 Jun 2022 170,712 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

rear n/s shock absorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Fail 8 Jun 2022 170,712 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

rear n/s shock absorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 10 Jun 2021 154,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,533 miles

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

front o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 21 May 2019 131,366 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

No emissions print out due to no readings being detected on meter

Valve stem slightly damaged NSF, NSR (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 May 2019 131,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower vehicle has a fluid leak,advise

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

Front TPMS light on,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf,nsr,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 115,925 miles

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Fail 30 May 2018 115,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 17 May 2017 100,203 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 May 2017 100,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2016 81,221 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

Pass 18 May 2015 60,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn low

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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MA11 HZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA11 HZJ, 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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MA11 HZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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