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AK61 AZO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,593 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 125,341 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 114,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,154 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,326 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,689 miles

both front tyres 3mm, offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,669 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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AK61 AZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 AK61 AZO, 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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AK61 AZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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