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YD61 WBW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,513 mi
Last recorded201,513 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 201,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 190,176 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 190,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 181,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 165,126 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror

Nearside Front Inner CV Joint boot has a minor leak of grease

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing loose on stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop broken away on shock absorber allowing dust cover to drop down on shock absorber

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing loose on stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken away on shock absorber allowing dust cover to drop down on shock absorber

Fail 29 Nov 2023 165,126 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror

Nearside Front Inner CV Joint boot has a minor leak of grease

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing loose on stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop broken away on shock absorber allowing dust cover to drop down on shock absorber

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing loose on stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken away on shock absorber allowing dust cover to drop down on shock absorber

Pass 15 Dec 2022 153,111 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 137,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 136,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 131,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 125,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,763 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,626 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 115,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,077 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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YD61 WBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 YD61 WBW, 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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YD61 WBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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