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SO11 WDU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,024 mi
Last recorded131,024 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 WDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,024 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2026 131,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,334 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2022 96,881 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 96,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,988 miles

WIPERS POOR CLEARING ACTION

Fail 7 Jun 2021 87,988 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

WIPERS POOR CLEARING ACTION

Pass 26 May 2020 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE [FRONT]BUSH AND PIN AT REAR OF ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 79,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE [FRONT]BUSH AND PIN AT REAR OF ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 74,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,339 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,905 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,466 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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SO11 WDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO11 WDU, 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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SO11 WDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 May 2011.

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