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VN11 FDM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,449 mi
Last recorded180,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 180,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 163,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 149,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 132,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,237 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,914 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,445 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 82,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,878 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,695 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

emissions too low to register

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 42,040 miles

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

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 FDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

VN11 FDM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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