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VN11 DSE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,083 mi
Last recorded102,083 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 DSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 102,083 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 102,083 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,846 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,730 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 76,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 70,140 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 58,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 50,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,902 miles

bonnet secondairy catch seized

tpms warning light on

Pass 14 May 2015 28,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 21,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear across n/s/r tyre tread

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 DSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

VN11 DSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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