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SV11 RUU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 RUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 165,879 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

rear subframe

Fail 1 Mar 2025 165,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

rear subframe

Pass 11 Apr 2024 149,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox join area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 145,544 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 134,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,857 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,711 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,711 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 79,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,807 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 24,807 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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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SV11 RUU 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 SV11 RUU, 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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SV11 RUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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