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VN11 LWJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,582 mi
Last recorded87,582 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 LWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 66,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,969 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,803 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,033 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2017 59,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 59,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted x 2

under trays fitted at time off test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,956 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 LWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

VN11 LWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is VN11 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 LWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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