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HG61 FLC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,164 mi
Last recorded170,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 FLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 170,164 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 162,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Nearside Front Bumper damage

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 153,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 131,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,298 miles

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts due to loading

Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts due to loading

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,494 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 101,474 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats fitted, unable to fully check due to excessive luggage ()

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,653 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,649 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear propshaft weight bonding deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top of screen behind sticker (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,799 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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HG61 FLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG61 FLC, 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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HG61 FLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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