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SY60 XHZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 XHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 124,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 124,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 117,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,691 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 105,691 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,263 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are slightly cracking in between tread. (235/55 R17 99H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 91,176 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are slightly cracking in between tread. (235/55 R17 99H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,855 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,570 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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SY60 XHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY60 XHZ, 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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SY60 XHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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