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SV11 ZBZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,811 mi
Last recorded126,811 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 ZBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 126,811 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,251 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirrow (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/55/17 ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,919 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,319 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 99,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,268 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,268 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk in two places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,384 miles

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,364 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

slight dampness at n/s/f shocker

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,293 miles

Nearside 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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SV11 ZBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV11 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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