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SW11 CXA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,019 mi
Last recorded144,019 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2026 144,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,168 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 100,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 88,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 64,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener & satnav holder ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and worn smooth on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner cracked/damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes split and deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,244 miles

center propshaft bearing has slight play

slight wear and corrosion at front brake discs

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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SW11 CXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW11 CXA, 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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What year was SW11 CXA registered?

SW11 CXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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