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TIG 5055

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 5055
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 121,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 119,185 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 116,187 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 111,066 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 107,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 100,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 94,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 88,878 miles

Emissions too clean to be measured

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,659 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,264 miles

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

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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TIG 5055 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TIG 5055, 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 TIG 5055 registered?

TIG 5055 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is TIG 5055 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 5055 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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