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S40 LMY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,847 mi
Last recorded137,847 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 LMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,847 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 137,838 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both need replacing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,081 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 37,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 37,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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S40 LMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 S40 LMY, 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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What year was S40 LMY registered?

S40 LMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is S40 LMY safe to buy?

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