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PJ11 LYH

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,711 mi
Last recorded140,711 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 140,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 140,711 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 141,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 109,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal min 1.6mm. 235/55/17 99v. Advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2018 91,029 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal min 1.6mm. 235/55/17 99v. Advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,432 miles

Emmisions too low to be read on equipment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, legal min 1.6mm. 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 80,432 miles

Emmisions too low to be read on equipment

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, legal min 1.6mm. 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under body panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,133 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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PJ11 LYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ11 LYH, 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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PJ11 LYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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