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YC11 NKU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,790 mi
Last recorded197,790 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 NKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 197,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 197,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 181,667 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 181,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 162,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 147,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,637 miles

Front brake discs have been grinded around the edges

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,147 miles

Front o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes starting to deyeriorate

Front wipers starting to smear screen

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,032 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 74,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 May 2015 61,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2014 48,390 miles
Fail 25 May 2014 48,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,138 miles

emissions to low to register on test

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 NKU 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 64.7%.

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 YC11 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

YC11 NKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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