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NU11 GFZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 GFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,889 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 75,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 70,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,256 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

fuel smell under bonnet, engine cover restricts proper inspection

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres are at 3mm and perished/cracking

oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 May 2022 61,108 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,845 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Just acceptable wear to both front lower wishbone rear bushes.

Just acceptable wear, corrosion and pitting to front brake discs.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 22 May 2020 47,742 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2020 47,742 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

dash board warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,282 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,113 miles

engine cover

front brake discs showing wear

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

rear prop-shaft doughnut showing slight deterioration

rear tyres showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,954 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 15,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 10,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 7,125 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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NU11 GFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NU11 GFZ, 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 NU11 GFZ registered?

NU11 GFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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