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DG61 DFZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,397 mi
Last recorded150,397 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 141,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,287 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 62,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,703 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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DG61 DFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG61 DFZ, 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 DG61 DFZ registered?

DG61 DFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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