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MK11 CWD

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,363 mi
Last recorded144,363 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 CWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 144,363 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 144,343 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 139,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 133,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 128,345 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

underbodyand components have general corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 128,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

underbodyand components have general corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,268 miles

covers and under trays fitted

general surface rust

Fail 8 Mar 2022 120,267 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

general surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,263 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,242 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,693 miles

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

Rear both tyre slightly distorted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,554 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,826 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 71,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,594 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,262 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 42,260 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,554 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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MK11 CWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 MK11 CWD, 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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What year was MK11 CWD registered?

MK11 CWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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