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PJ60 MBX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,636 mi
Last recorded155,636 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 MBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 142,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (‘bald’). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (‘bald’). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,882 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 102,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn , new part is needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn, new part is needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot catch is sticking , new part is needed

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,489 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 62,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,390 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 28 May 2015 43,227 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 34,231 miles

Advise front tyres 225/55.....rear tyres 235/55

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,231 miles

Advise front tyres 225/55.....rear tyres 235/55

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,811 miles

both front tyres different sizes to both rear tyres

nearside rear bumper damaged

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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PJ60 MBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ60 MBX, 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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PJ60 MBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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