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FG61 WJN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,497 mi
Last recorded165,497 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 WJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 165,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 151,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,029 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 138,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,248 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 126,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 124,011 miles

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

emissions reading too low to register

light corrosion to rear brake discs

objects on interior mirror and windscreen removed

Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,151 miles

Offside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to seat folded down

Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,139 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to seat folded down

Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,325 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG61 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG61 WJN registered?

FG61 WJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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