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EJ61 MPZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,245 mi
Last recorded139,245 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 MPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 139,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,509 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,876 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,283 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,421 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 26,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EJ61 MPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ61 MPZ, 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 EJ61 MPZ registered?

EJ61 MPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is EJ61 MPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 MPZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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