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RU55 YOO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,059 mi
Last recorded110,059 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 YOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,059 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop shaft center bearing bush cracked and perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,499 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,558 miles

Front discs slight pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,991 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Propshaft flange has slight perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,271 miles

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

Nearside front outer constant velocity boot is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres treads low and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/40 ZR 19 Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,283 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,230 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 May 2014 21,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

no emissions detected on test

Fail 29 May 2014 21,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

no emissions detected on test

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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RU55 YOO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RU55 YOO, 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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RU55 YOO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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