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RJ61 EFO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

211,495 mi
Last recorded211,495 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 211,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 197,252 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 182,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 168,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPS warning on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2022 155,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,925 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 140,920 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,532 miles

Emissions no peak detected

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 125,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions no peak detected

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,640 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 80,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,719 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

front disc's slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,534 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished and slightly split

front disc's pitted and worn

Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,337 miles

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

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

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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RJ61 EFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 RJ61 EFO, 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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RJ61 EFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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