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SO11 MVJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,748 mi
Last recorded44,748 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 44,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 41,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 35,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,765 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 20,995 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 14,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,214 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,066 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 12,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,665 miles

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

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

all tyres perished outer sidewalls

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 9,090 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to side wall 235/55 R17 99h

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,893 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,893 miles

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

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

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

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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SO11 MVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO11 MVJ, 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 SO11 MVJ registered?

SO11 MVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 April 2011.

Is SO11 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 MVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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