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VK11 MXU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,152 mi
Last recorded160,152 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 160,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 153,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 149,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 144,205 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 143,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn/breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn/breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and tread cupped ..possible weak shock absorber (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 1.5-2mm. recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 127,514 miles

Exhaust gases to clean for test

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2022 127,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust gases to clean for test

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,098 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,750 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,180 miles

Both front tyres wear low on tread aprox 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,180 miles

Both front tyres wear low on tread aprox 3mm

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK11 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

VK11 MXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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