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RJ11 TMZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 TMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,867 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 116,857 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S Front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 111,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,374 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 27 Feb 2023 100,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,060 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,996 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,567 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 TMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ11 TMZ, 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 RJ11 TMZ registered?

RJ11 TMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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