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FG61 CYC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,892 mi
Last recorded118,892 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,916 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2022 97,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,188 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,822 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges wearing slightly uneven (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,405 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,864 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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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FG61 CYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG61 CYC, 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 FG61 CYC registered?

FG61 CYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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The MOT history for FG61 CYC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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