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FT61 HWN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,090 mi
Last recorded152,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 152,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 152,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,969 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,187 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,229 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,199 miles

Front Small chip in zone A of windscreen (not exceeding 10mm or obstructing drivers view)

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF heavily cracked no ply or cords exposed (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 95,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Small chip in zone A of windscreen (not exceeding 10mm or obstructing drivers view)

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF heavily cracked no ply or cords exposed (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,121 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 82,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,176 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,176 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,874 miles

front and rear brake dsic's corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,085 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,657 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 HWN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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