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MJ11 YXW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,943 mi
Last recorded132,943 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 132,943 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 132,943 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 130,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,163 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 117,163 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 106,143 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 106,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 96,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 92,991 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,807 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2019 84,807 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,735 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 59,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,028 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,274 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 YXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 MJ11 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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