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VN11 RYJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,199 mi
Last recorded143,199 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 109,094 miles

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 81,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 73,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,872 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 RYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

VN11 RYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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