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NU11 YFA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,214 mi
Last recorded138,214 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 YFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 138,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 138,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 125,579 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 125,579 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 112,069 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 112,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,402 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 3 May 2017 57,729 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 46,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 30,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU11 YFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU11 YFA, 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 NU11 YFA registered?

NU11 YFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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