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M17 LYO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 LYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 157,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 157,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 143,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reg bulbs illuminated but dim

Fail 18 Nov 2022 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reg bulbs illuminated but dim

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,745 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,745 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 May 2019 111,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 102,801 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 102,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley inner face (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 85,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

full length under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 2 May 2017 85,208 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

full length under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 20 May 2016 76,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,743 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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M17 LYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M17 LYO, 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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M17 LYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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