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RJ60 ZJN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,065 mi
Last recorded160,065 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 ZJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 160,065 miles

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip but not adversely affecting Drivers view

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs (upper) Lip scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush perishing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 160,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip but not adversely affecting Drivers view

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs (upper) Lip scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 150,211 miles

Vehicle undersealed- front and rear.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 150,211 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed- front and rear.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 143,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 6 Jan 2023 143,204 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 133,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 124,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,685 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suface (3.5.1i)

both front tyres getting close to wear markers

Fail 26 Jan 2018 91,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suface (3.5.1i)

both front tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,186 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,253 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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RJ60 ZJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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