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VN11 DGE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,140 mi
Last recorded134,140 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 124,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,031 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,281 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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 19 May 2016 65,865 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,325 miles

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

Rev limiter prevents smoke test

Pass 30 May 2014 35,622 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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VN11 DGE 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 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 VN11 DGE, 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 VN11 DGE registered?

VN11 DGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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