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FT61 CYS

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,346 mi
Last recorded141,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 141,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 131,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,970 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,970 miles

Offside 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,429 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,674 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 CYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FT61 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

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

Is FT61 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 CYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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