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NU61 NWM

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,203 mi
Last recorded168,203 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 168,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 168,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,540 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 146,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside and just on legal limit

Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside and just on legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,740 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 124,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,754 miles

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

N/S/F DISC SIGNS OF HEAT

Fail 22 Nov 2017 96,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F DISC SIGNS OF HEAT

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,119 miles

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,059 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,654 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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NU61 NWM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU61 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

NU61 NWM is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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