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FT61 CWM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,778 mi
Last recorded137,778 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 CWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,778 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 137,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,138 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,434 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,177 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both rear tyres stepped inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepped inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,904 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,681 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower N/S/F Rear lower are bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Lower O/S/F Rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,105 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,059 miles

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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FT61 CWM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT61 CWM, 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 FT61 CWM registered?

FT61 CWM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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