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WG11 GJX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,863 mi
Last recorded133,863 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 GJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 133,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 129,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,613 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 79,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,300 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wheel alignment check

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,735 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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WG11 GJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG11 GJX, 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 WG11 GJX registered?

WG11 GJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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