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GY11 AYE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,499 mi
Last recorded61,499 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 AYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 61,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,155 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,820 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,620 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 40 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 40 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 47,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 40 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 40 ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,364 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,235 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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GY11 AYE 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 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 GY11 AYE, 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 GY11 AYE registered?

GY11 AYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GY11 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 AYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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