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FT61 DHY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,744 mi
Last recorded86,744 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush bonding beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush bonding beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,449 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 37,449 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,403 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot pinholed/weeping grease. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/scored outer faces. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 31,402 miles

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

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

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot pinholed/weeping grease. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/scored outer faces. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed/weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside outer faces worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

very low emissions, not picked up on test.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,798 miles

no Emissions detected

under trays and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

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

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