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ML61 YCX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 YCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 147,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 147,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,783 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,627 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 97,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside day running light inoperative

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 92,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,734 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,054 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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ML61 YCX 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 75%.

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 ML61 YCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML61 YCX registered?

ML61 YCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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