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SA61 RRV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,976 mi
Last recorded210,976 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 RRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 210,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 201,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 186,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt locks quite easily

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 153,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,493 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 127,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,991 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 119,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp indicates a fault (prior to01/01/2012)

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached console bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Lower arm bush perished and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive inside shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,551 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,759 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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SA61 RRV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RRV, 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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SA61 RRV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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