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HG61 GJY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 GJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,220 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,676 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 71,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 68,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 65,154 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,561 miles

Offside Front brake pad getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,917 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,612 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 GJY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG61 GJY, 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 HG61 GJY registered?

HG61 GJY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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