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DU61 GLJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

141,501 mi
Last recorded141,501 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,105 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,242 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet latch siezed

requires brake fluid change

Pass 19 Oct 2019 93,936 miles

front tyres low tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,235 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DU61 GLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 DU61 GLJ, 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 DU61 GLJ registered?

DU61 GLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is DU61 GLJ safe to buy?

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