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P555 ALF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,532 mi
Last recorded152,532 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 ALF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 152,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 141,432 miles

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 16 May 2023 130,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 118,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 107,515 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 107,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 99,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 78,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,936 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyers

Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,936 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advice keep eye on rear tyers

Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,111 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyers

Fail 29 Oct 2016 60,111 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

advice keep eye on rear tyers

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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P555 ALF 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 80%.

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 P555 ALF, 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 P555 ALF registered?

P555 ALF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is P555 ALF safe to buy?

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