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NK61 NEF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,609 mi
Last recorded118,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK61 NEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 118,609 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 118,575 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,153 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 105,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,879 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,879 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe fixing bolts broken (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 65,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,411 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 52,585 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NK61 NEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NK61 NEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK61 NEF registered?

NK61 NEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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