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RK11 UCL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 UCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 145,932 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,128 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 133,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,429 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 126,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 116,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,916 miles

Nearside Rear Damper - Bump stop worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damper - Bump stop worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,828 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Offside Front Tyre appears to be wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre appears to be wearing on inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,586 miles

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

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

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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RK11 UCL 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 80%.

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 RK11 UCL, 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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RK11 UCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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