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FT61 FRV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover and bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover and bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 125,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover and bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover and bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,027 miles

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve bolt missing but secure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,184 miles

Undertray bolts/nuts missing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,270 miles

child seat fitted in near side rear position restricting inspection of seat belt

emissions too low to register on smoke meter

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,671 miles

Child seat fitted in the rear could not check seat belt

Does not Rev at standstill did a visual check

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,904 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 FRV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

FT61 FRV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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