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VN60 UPA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,704 mi
Last recorded143,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 143,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 138,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has a tight spot when turning wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop spilt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator lamp on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,502 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 118,500 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 116,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,885 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 110,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,582 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 89,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN60 UPA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN60 UPA, 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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VN60 UPA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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