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NU61 LVV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,647 mi
Last recorded129,647 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,647 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 128,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tread wear on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tread wear on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,829 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 123,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,248 miles

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

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

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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,999 miles

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

both rear shocker covers loose

Fail 2 Dec 2020 109,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shocker covers loose

Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shocker covers loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,567 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped wear on inner edges

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

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

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

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

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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NU61 LVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NU61 LVV, 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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What year was NU61 LVV registered?

NU61 LVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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The MOT history for NU61 LVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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