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VK11 FCD

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,840 mi
Last recorded147,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 FCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 142,284 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 142,284 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,435 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Glued and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 103,322 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2022 103,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 93,678 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 85,758 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,757 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2017 59,623 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,011 miles

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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VK11 FCD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 VK11 FCD, 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 VK11 FCD registered?

VK11 FCD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 FCD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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