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VN11 LZO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,395 mi
Last recorded159,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 159,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 159,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 143,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on different sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 143,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on different sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 131,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 128,117 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,901 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Undertray insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2022 120,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing Damaged hole in top (1.1.10 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Undertray insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,289 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 105,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,368 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,625 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,360 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 LZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZO, 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 LZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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