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YK61 UXJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,920 mi
Last recorded129,920 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 UXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 129,920 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2026 129,919 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2025 123,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 115,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,373 miles

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

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

Protective undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S insides of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near 1.6mm strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near 1.6mm strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both Bulb very dim when lit (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,938 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Front seatbelt not releasing correctly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing off on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,200 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres on 3mm

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,347 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,190 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,908 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 30,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,197 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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YK61 UXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 YK61 UXJ, 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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YK61 UXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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