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AK61 PHO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,969 mi
Last recorded148,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,969 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 135,532 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 135,532 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 120,280 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 1.6mm & devoid of tread on inner edge & perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

acceleration not detected,no emission printout

centre rear seat belt is twisted but still operates

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,059 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 PHO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PHO, 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 AK61 PHO registered?

AK61 PHO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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