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NJ11 APX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 106,857 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,143 miles

Front bonnet catch seizing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,217 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 68,213 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,110 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2017 53,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 33,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,719 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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NJ11 APX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ11 APX, 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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NJ11 APX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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