CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG11 YEJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,695 mi
Last recorded145,695 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 145,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 145,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 145,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 145,412 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,397 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 132,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,640 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,050 miles

Advise front lower suspension arm rear bushes split both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,712 miles

Advise both front lower suspnsion arm rear bushes starting to detertiate

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,648 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,796 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
Full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG11 YEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG11 YEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG11 YEJ?

You can check the full history of LG11 YEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG11 YEJ registered?

LG11 YEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is LG11 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 YEJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG11 YEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG11 YEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.