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XX03 JDA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,304 mi
Last recorded164,304 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 JDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 164,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,226 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 153,224 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 149,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner and outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner and outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 149,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner and outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner and outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust section at support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,826 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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XX03 JDA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XX03 JDA, 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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XX03 JDA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 February 2011.

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