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MK11 YNL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 YNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 147,765 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 143,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,839 miles

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

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

Rear suspension arms bushes slight deteriorated in parts

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension arms bushes slight deteriorated in parts

Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,399 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 137,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 126,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,564 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 2x bumpstops perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,043 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,043 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,449 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MK11 YNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK11 YNL, 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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MK11 YNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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