2011 Volkswagen Tiguan · 23,677 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2011 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Tiguan years (23,677 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 32.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 103,676
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,677
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.8% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.8%
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Tyres7.3%
- Brakes4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.7%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 2.66%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.6%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.9%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.68%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.88%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Tiguan years (23,677 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.76% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.7% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 103,676 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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