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PRS 87

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRS 87
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,816 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 93,120 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 88,532 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 83,288 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 78,148 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 73,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 73,542 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 67,885 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 60,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 51,827 miles

Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch warning light (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 43,254 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 43,254 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)

Pass 31 May 2016 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 21,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PRS 87 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 PRS 87, 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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PRS 87 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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