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ML61 UYG

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,178 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,598 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,573 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 69,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,707 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,569 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,508 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 58,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge+cut on outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,889 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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