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LX61 LYC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,193 mi
Last recorded156,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 LYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 156,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,299 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,857 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,400 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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LX61 LYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX61 LYC, 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 LX61 LYC registered?

LX61 LYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is LX61 LYC safe to buy?

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