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FT61 FRU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,156 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 89,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Dec 2021 69,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 May 2019 49,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,574 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,388 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 FRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

FT61 FRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is FT61 FRU safe to buy?

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