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EJ61 RUV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,665 mi
Last recorded64,665 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 RUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 64,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,488 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 63,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,757 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear diff leaking oil

covers + shields fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,515 miles

light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,704 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 49,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,611 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,664 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,114 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre has cuts to inner sidewall and a deep cut to the tread area

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,761 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 13,532 miles

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

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 RUV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

EJ61 RUV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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