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RJ11 ESG

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 ESG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 120,078 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2025 119,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,855 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,886 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 117,882 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed Strut top mount has failed due to broken spring (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,392 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,946 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,797 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,635 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 104,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is badly worn inner edge and perished in the treads

Fail 4 Aug 2017 104,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre is badly worn inner edge and perished in the treads

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,677 miles

Both sides front wishbone mountings are worn and deteriorated

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both sides front wishbone mountings are worn and deteriorated

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,634 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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RJ11 ESG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 RJ11 ESG, 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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RJ11 ESG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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