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FT61 DJX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,322 mi
Last recorded143,322 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 143,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 139,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,141 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm, rear mounting bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both osf&nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,260 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 105,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

bonnet catch seized

tpm s light on

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,023 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,765 miles

Advise centre exhaust clamp/tube lose fitting

Advise front and rear brake discs worn

Advise front and rear pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,837 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,558 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 DJX 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 DJX, 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 DJX registered?

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

Is FT61 DJX safe to buy?

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