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VN11 YUW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,821 mi
Last recorded205,821 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 YUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 205,821 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 205,821 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 196,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 196,941 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play play felt in wheel, possible bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 186,548 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 186,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 176,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 160,965 miles

Advise wiper blades smearing on screen

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

Winter tyres fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2019 160,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush split causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush split causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise wiper blades smearing on screen

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

Winter tyres fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2019 160,962 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

boot presented full

unable to check rear seatbelts due to load

Pass 20 Jun 2018 146,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 131,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,961 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,477 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 YUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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