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FY61 EPC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 EPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 143,962 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 143,962 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,925 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,421 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 101,421 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,535 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,675 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,393 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 42,393 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,562 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,022 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,859 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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FY61 EPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY61 EPC, 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 FY61 EPC registered?

FY61 EPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is FY61 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 EPC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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