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VN11 DFJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 DFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,673 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 137,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 133,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 132,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 121,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 102,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2022 102,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush has slight play + beginning to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush has slight play + beginning to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

engine/under-trays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,837 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,837 miles

registration plate incorrect Both (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 26,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VN11 DFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN11 DFJ, 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 VN11 DFJ registered?

VN11 DFJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 DFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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