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ML61 HBO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,657 mi
Last recorded159,657 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 HBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 159,657 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 151,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 144,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 144,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 136,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 115,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,113 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

No smoke test results

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,327 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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ML61 HBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML61 HBO, 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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ML61 HBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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