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FG11 YXD

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,794 mi
Last recorded166,794 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 YXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 166,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 164,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 160,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 151,404 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 151,404 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 141,223 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 124,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 114,420 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,151 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,460 miles

Emissions not detected fast pass

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FG11 YXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG11 YXD, 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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What year was FG11 YXD registered?

FG11 YXD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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