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V55 SOP

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 SOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 140,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 138,074 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle and suspension covered in surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,394 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,188 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 136,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 107,380 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear drivetrain noisy in operation, advise investigation

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 112,968 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 112,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,205 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 52,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,195 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accelerated wear on inside edges of tyres tracking required

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,299 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,443 miles

front fog lamps full of water

rear number plate starting to detiorate

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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V55 SOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V55 SOP, 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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V55 SOP is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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