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YG11 MKE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,529 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 95,269 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 79,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 79,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords showing (235/55r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 58,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 58,249 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,870 miles

Smoke meter not triggered (low emitter)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,596 miles

all brake disc inner surfaces pitted and worn.

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 26,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has tinted windows.

Fail 8 May 2014 26,726 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,709 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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YG11 MKE 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 YG11 MKE, 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 YG11 MKE registered?

YG11 MKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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