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MV11 VCM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,399 mi
Last recorded173,399 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 VCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 173,399 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 173,399 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 154,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,863 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 137,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 132,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,831 miles

Blip not detected on emissions

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 125,748 miles

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))

Blip not detected on emissions

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,862 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,848 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,012 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,347 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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MV11 VCM 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 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 MV11 VCM, 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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MV11 VCM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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