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YG11 UCM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,236 mi
Last recorded163,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 UCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 144,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 135,440 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 135,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,090 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,266 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber just starting to mist

n/s/r shocker bump stop slightly deteriated

noise when engine running

Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f shock absorber just starting to mist

n/s/r shocker bump stop slightly deteriated

noise when engine running

air con pulley bolt loose

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,292 miles

rear pads starting to get low

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 UCM 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 YG11 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

YG11 UCM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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