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ML61 OFC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,603 mi
Last recorded138,603 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 OFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,006 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,219 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 107,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,706 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,281 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 75,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,940 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front console bush split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front console bush split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,691 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine running too clean for emission readings

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,516 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 OFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML61 OFC, 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 OFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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