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LT61 YYU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 102,372 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Aug 2026 102,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2025 97,067 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2025 97,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2024 90,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,620 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

Fail 31 Aug 2023 78,620 miles

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

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,524 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,344 miles

both front lower suspension arms console bushes split

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,336 miles

TPMS light lit

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,362 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 49,362 miles

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

osr tyre wearing close to limit 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,843 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2017 44,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,695 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,994 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low

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 YYU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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