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DG61 NWE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,897 mi
Last recorded68,897 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 NWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,897 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 68,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,025 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 65,025 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement separate bush at back of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.55.17v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement separate bush at back of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.55.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 42,516 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,497 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half way down block. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 39,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to ply-cords. 235/55/17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to ply-cords. 235/55/17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half way down block. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 35,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,567 miles

Nearside Front child seat

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Rear child seat

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,156 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 NWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG61 NWE, 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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DG61 NWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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