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WJ11 XML

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,184 mi
Last recorded159,184 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 XML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 159,184 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure / damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2025 150,516 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 150,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 141,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,727 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim damaged

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim damaged / bumper

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

low emissions no printout produced

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,724 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 22 Apr 2014 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,302 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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WJ11 XML is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 WJ11 XML, 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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WJ11 XML is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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