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VN11 ZYL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,503 mi
Last recorded138,503 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ZYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 138,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,727 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 94,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump Stop Worn And Casing Attached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,035 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,405 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

VN11 ZYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 ZYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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