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FT61 DHF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,202 mi
Last recorded155,202 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,202 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 155,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 140,789 miles

Both front suspension top mounts are slightly rough on lock to lock turn

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 115,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,913 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 109,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50zr18 101w jinyu (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,499 miles

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

Offside Front heavily wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,887 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,570 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 DHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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