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MJ11 ULM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 ULM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 134,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 134,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on the shoulders 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat buckle cover missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 117,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear seat buckle cover missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 109,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,575 miles

Coolant leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,133 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ULM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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