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PN61 XPZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 XPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 123,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,492 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,489 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,996 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,337 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surfaces

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,999 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly on inner braking surfaces

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,118 miles

Both rear tyres has slight sawtooth wear inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,118 miles

Both rear tyres has slight sawtooth wear inner edge

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PN61 XPZ 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 86.7%.

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 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 PN61 XPZ, 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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PN61 XPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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