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DS11 LYK

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 LYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,165 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge...

offside rear tyre tread worn bald on inner edge...

Fail 11 Dec 2025 137,165 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge...

offside rear tyre tread worn bald on inner edge...

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,002 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,208 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 120,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,982 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,605 miles

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

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge...

Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,669 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,891 miles

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

front pads low / serv light on /washer light on /water bottlelow

Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,891 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rears (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front pads low / serv light on /washer light on /water bottlelow

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,885 miles

service light on.

Pass 6 May 2014 23,047 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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DS11 LYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS11 LYK, 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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DS11 LYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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