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P12 DKC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,397 mi
Last recorded132,397 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 DKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 132,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear suspension corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 116,679 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,528 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 108,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,319 miles

front disc slight corrosion on inside edges

o/s n/s rear pads 75% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,350 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,128 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,857 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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P12 DKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P12 DKC, 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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P12 DKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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