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MJ11 JZF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,095 mi
Last recorded225,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 JZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 225,095 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 224,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 204,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 181,245 miles

Nearside Front inner cv joint had a bolt missing.

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge,

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

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both front wipers

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 169,160 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 168,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235x55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 156,864 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 147,359 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread and side wall

Rear brake pads low

the fault with the lights was repaired by the customer, the lights were working at time time of retest. in my opinion this is not a permanent repair.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 147,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear inner side light

Nearside Rear inner stop light

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread and side wall

Offside Rear outer stop light

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,336 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 113,943 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 113,943 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front console bushes splitting

osr tyre inner tread uneven

Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,327 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front console bushes splitting

osr tyre inner tread uneven

Pass 13 May 2014 77,832 miles

Emissions too clean to test

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly (stepped inner edge)

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 JZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 MJ11 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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