CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN11 YJA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,316 mi
Last recorded149,316 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 YJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 149,316 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2024 142,001 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2023 134,498 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 May 2023 134,490 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2022 128,485 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2022

Nearside Front 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))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2021 122,530 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,829 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear discs corroded

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,829 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear discs corroded

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,855 miles

slight feathering of front tyres

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,531 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,079 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,832 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,233 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
Full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN11 YJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN11 YJA?

You can check the full history of VN11 YJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN11 YJA registered?

VN11 YJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is VN11 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 YJA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN11 YJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN11 YJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.