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SJ11 UDU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,876 mi
Last recorded76,876 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 UDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 73,937 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 73,937 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 71,365 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,372 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 64,448 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,166 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,153 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 55,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,360 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)

Fail 31 May 2017 48,360 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 42,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,858 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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 32,907 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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SJ11 UDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 SJ11 UDU, 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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SJ11 UDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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