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SL11 ZJZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,261 mi
Last recorded171,261 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 ZJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 171,261 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 154,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 154,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 146,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 138,871 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Rear both rear number plate lights light intensity slightly reduced

Rear both rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2023 138,871 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Rear both rear number plate lights light intensity slightly reduced

Rear both rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2022 124,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 100,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 73,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 61,778 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,217 miles

tread low o/s rear

Fail 27 Apr 2016 48,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective suspension sensor burst (1.7.2)

tread low o/s rear

Pass 7 May 2015 36,625 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 36,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2014 31,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 31,717 miles

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

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

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 ZJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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