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FD61 CLU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 CLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 136,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 126,972 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 126,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,095 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 95,095 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,964 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,417 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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FD61 CLU 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 72.7%.

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 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 FD61 CLU, 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 FD61 CLU registered?

FD61 CLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is FD61 CLU safe to buy?

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