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MK61 DXL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 93,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Chipped on windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 93,760 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Chipped on windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 82,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 77,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,177 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing also Nearside rear has slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 73,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing also Nearside rear has slight outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2019 55,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 47,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,630 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 24,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,248 miles

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

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

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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MK61 DXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK61 DXL, 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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MK61 DXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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