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VU11 ZDT

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 ZDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,734 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,641 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable outer sleeve damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 72,633 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable outer sleeve damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 47,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,549 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,595 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,000 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VU11 ZDT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU11 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

VU11 ZDT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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The MOT history for VU11 ZDT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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