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RE61 OTJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 OTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 117,279 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 107,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 98,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 89,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,802 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,944 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 73,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,516 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,718 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 52,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,379 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,759 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 34,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,125 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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RE61 OTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 RE61 OTJ, 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 RE61 OTJ registered?

RE61 OTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is RE61 OTJ safe to buy?

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