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FT61 HWH

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,736 mi
Last recorded129,736 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,736 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms/Springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 123,372 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot starting to perish

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats NS + OS ()

TPMS Light on

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

TPMS light on

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 105,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,352 miles

All wipers smearing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,401 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm to 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Split Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 72,713 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Split Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front small amount of cords showing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,096 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 HWH is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 HWH, 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 HWH is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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