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VU11 RXL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,666 mi
Last recorded178,666 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 RXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 178,666 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 178,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,496 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 166,188 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 166,015 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 159,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 150,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 137,027 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 136,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,792 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 125,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,339 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 RXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU11 RXL registered?

VU11 RXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is VU11 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 RXL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU11 RXL have outstanding finance?

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