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DS61 FZM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,152 miles

All rear suspension starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link-arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link-arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,432 miles

All rear suspension starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,850 miles

All rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened small (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,527 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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DS61 FZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS61 FZM, 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 DS61 FZM registered?

DS61 FZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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