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YC11 MBU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 119,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 116,862 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 116,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced top strut mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,590 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 102,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,688 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 86,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,017 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 71,764 miles

Front brake discs lipped on inner face

Front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 28 May 2019 71,764 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped on inner face

Front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,533 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING 2mm.

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

Pass 15 May 2017 49,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED ON LOWER EDGE OF LETTER (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,450 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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YC11 MBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YC11 MBU, 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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YC11 MBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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