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SL11 ZHN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,561 mi
Last recorded144,561 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 ZHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 144,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 144,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 28 Jul 2023 133,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 1 Aug 2022 119,715 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2022 119,632 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Aug 2021 106,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,571 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 60,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 41,052 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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SL11 ZHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL11 ZHN, 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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SL11 ZHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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