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GF11 LYY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,132 mi
Last recorded191,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 191,132 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 179,394 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 179,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 163,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 151,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,687 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,220 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 89,073 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,979 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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GF11 LYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF11 LYY, 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 GF11 LYY registered?

GF11 LYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is GF11 LYY safe to buy?

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