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LT61 YYC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,596 mi
Last recorded124,596 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 YYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 124,596 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 124,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,187 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 117,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,223 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 97,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,841 miles

nearside front shock slightly leaking/worn

Fail 25 Mar 2021 86,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock slightly leaking/worn

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,792 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,584 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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LT61 YYC 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 71.4%.

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 LT61 YYC, 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 LT61 YYC registered?

LT61 YYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LT61 YYC safe to buy?

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