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VN11 DVM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,080 mi
Last recorded131,080 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 DVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 131,080 miles

Offside Front shock absorber misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,434 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts slightly noisy when steering operated.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

n/s/f lower arm (rear bush) perished.

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit/worn smooth on edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 109,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,633 miles

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

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))

o/s/f light unit condensated.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,265 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking slightly.

Pass 12 May 2021 78,443 miles

Nearside wiper becoming worn/mishapen

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,840 miles

Front brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,788 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated.

Front discs corroded on inner edge.

Rear pads 3000-4000 miles approx.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 41,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,106 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 May 2014 28,346 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 DVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DVM, 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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VN11 DVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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