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SGZ 6408

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGZ 6408
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 92,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,247 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 69,816 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 61,483 miles

front brake discs have general wear

n/s and o/s front brake pads 2mm to 2.5mm

o/s and n/s rear inner brake pads 3mm to 3.5mm

Pass 3 May 2017 55,892 miles

can not clearly see rear inner brake pads to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2016 47,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SGZ 6408 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGZ 6408, 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 SGZ 6408 registered?

SGZ 6408 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is SGZ 6408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGZ 6408 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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