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SJ11 UBP

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,188 mi
Last recorded191,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 UBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 191,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 179,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 166,139 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 153,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 139,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 135,453 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror houseing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 126,781 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,039 miles

coolant leak

Fail 25 Oct 2019 123,039 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,762 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SJ11 UBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ11 UBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ11 UBP registered?

SJ11 UBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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