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YH61 UBJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,039 mi
Last recorded132,039 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 UBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 121,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,168 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,803 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,470 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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YH61 UBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH61 UBJ, 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 YH61 UBJ registered?

YH61 UBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is YH61 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 UBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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