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VU11 FCA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 FCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 78,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 68,788 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working pipe is broken (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2024 66,384 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 66,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 63,654 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 63,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 59,872 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 50,759 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,612 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,184 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,429 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 32,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,439 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,893 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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VU11 FCA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU11 FCA, 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 VU11 FCA registered?

VU11 FCA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VU11 FCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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