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VN11 YGJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,364 mi
Last recorded197,364 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 197,364 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2024 182,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential slight leak

Pass 2 Nov 2023 174,837 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 174,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 166,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 142,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,357 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,911 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,911 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,418 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 89,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount sticking

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,227 miles

floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 2mm (4.1.E.1)

floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,303 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2014 43,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,283 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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VN11 YGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 VN11 YGJ, 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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VN11 YGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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