2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · YG61 VMK
2011 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 63,163 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG61 VMK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2026
- 63,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG61 VMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Nissan Qashqai (YG61 VMK) between August 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YG61 VMK Mileage History
- 19/08/201416,007 mi
- 02/09/201520,602 mi+4,595 mi
- 02/09/201520,602 mi
- 30/08/201625,133 mi+4,531 mi
- 21/08/201729,535 mi+4,402 mi
- 05/09/201834,444 mi+4,909 mi
- 28/08/201939,214 mi+4,770 mi
- 01/09/202042,550 mi+3,336 mi
- 02/09/202146,912 mi+4,362 mi
- 31/08/202252,235 mi+5,323 mi
- 01/09/202356,044 mi+3,809 mi
- 04/09/202458,622 mi+2,578 mi
- 01/09/202561,228 mi+2,606 mi
- 18/07/202663,162 mi+1,934 mi
- 19/07/202663,163 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,957 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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