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RO61 VCY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,476 mi
Last recorded153,476 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 153,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 153,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 146,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 137,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

general corrosion to suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,190 miles

stone chip zone a

Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chip zone a

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,353 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,311 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 102,121 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,409 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,053 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,843 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,267 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Fail 15 Sep 2014 45,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

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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RO61 VCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO61 VCY, 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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RO61 VCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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