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SA61 HHF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,385 mi
Last recorded124,385 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 HHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,385 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,652 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 78,795 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished but functions correctly (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,056 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 48,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,396 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 34,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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SA61 HHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA61 HHF, 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 SA61 HHF registered?

SA61 HHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is SA61 HHF safe to buy?

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