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YT61 NFN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,139 mi
Last recorded155,139 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 NFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 155,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 155,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 146,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,264 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,062 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 109,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,346 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,768 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush bonding torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush bonding torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking in trad no ply/cords visible

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

Offside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking in trad no ply/cords visible

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,239 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,248 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,172 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT61 NFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT61 NFN, 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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YT61 NFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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