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SH11 RKA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,779 mi
Last recorded117,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 117,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 110,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 103,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 90,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,278 miles

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,358 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,132 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,427 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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SH11 RKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH11 RKA, 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 SH11 RKA registered?

SH11 RKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is SH11 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 RKA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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