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SG11 MXA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 MXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 120,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 120,237 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 120,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 117,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 112,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 112,177 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 12 May 2023 105,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp is damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are perished - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes are perished / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,598 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 9 Oct 2017 54,985 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,588 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 38,580 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,580 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,347 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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SG11 MXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SG11 MXA, 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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SG11 MXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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