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VN11 YUL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,082 mi
Last recorded134,082 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 134,082 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 128,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 108,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts 235/55R17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R17 99v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 235/55R17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,843 miles

0 emissions measured

Front number plate damage cracked

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and tread pattern uneven

Nearside body damage

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

Rear bumper damage

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 103,843 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

0 emissions measured

Front number plate damage cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and tread pattern uneven

Nearside body damage

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

Rear bumper damage

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Both sides wishbone back bushes deteriorated & splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking an has sml cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,674 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 93,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 60,683 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 55,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,729 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 YUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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