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MT61 HHW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,278 mi
Last recorded155,278 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 HHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 155,278 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 155,265 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 148,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 146,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Spring Arm Bush + Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 146,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Spring Arm Bush + Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,243 miles

both n/s and o/s/r bottom suspension arms surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,157 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner edges

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms/spring seats corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,092 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 25 Nov 2020 123,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 114,194 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 114,194 miles

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

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

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,147 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,682 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,560 miles

emissions to low to record on analyser

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,797 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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MT61 HHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 HHW, 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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MT61 HHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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