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RJ60 VFO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,231 mi
Last recorded126,231 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 VFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 117,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 113,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,264 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but light output not affected

Fail 8 Jul 2017 85,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 Michelin (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but light output not affected

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,093 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,092 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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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RJ60 VFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ60 VFO, 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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RJ60 VFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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