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MJ11 EKN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 EKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,652 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 111,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,594 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,986 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 96,986 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear child seat insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 84,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bush Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bush Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch requires attention not closing every time

small chip to widscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,293 miles

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 47,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,717 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,374 miles

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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MJ11 EKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 MJ11 EKN, 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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MJ11 EKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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