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YC11 NJE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 NJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 123,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 112,089 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defect service brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55r17 103y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tpms lamp on

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,993 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,444 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,357 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 81,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 71,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,923 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 48,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,265 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 NJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 YC11 NJE, 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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What year was YC11 NJE registered?

YC11 NJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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