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FT61 CZA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,364 mi
Last recorded171,364 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 171,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2025 171,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,498 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 166,480 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 16 Oct 2023 147,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 129,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 55,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,209 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 CZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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