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NL11 RZW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,547 mi
Last recorded139,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 RZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 139,547 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 127,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,455 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 61,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,800 miles

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,283 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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NL11 RZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 NL11 RZW, 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 NL11 RZW registered?

NL11 RZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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