2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DV11 VEK
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 169,171 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV11 VEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 169,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV11 VEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (DV11 VEK) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DV11 VEK Mileage History
- 15/04/2024158,662 mi
- 15/04/2024158,662 mi
- 06/05/2025163,014 mi+4,352 mi
- 06/05/2025163,014 mi
- 01/05/2026169,171 mi+6,157 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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