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GK61 SHJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,555 mi
Last recorded112,555 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 98,905 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,905 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 63,636 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, Unable to check seat belt.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, Unable to check seat belt.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, Unable to check seat belt.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, Unable to check seat belt.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,314 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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GK61 SHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 GK61 SHJ, 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 GK61 SHJ registered?

GK61 SHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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