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SB61 FDF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 FDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 123,099 miles

wishbone bushes perished slightly-offside front headlamp damaged slightly-

Fail 7 Oct 2025 123,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wishbone bushes perished slightly-offside front headlamp damaged slightly-

Pass 11 Oct 2024 119,418 miles

x2 rear arms corroded-rear pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2023 112,439 miles

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

O/S/F headlight lens slightly damaged O/S CV boot slightly leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,529 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,086 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,584 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,972 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,860 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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SB61 FDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB61 FDF, 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 SB61 FDF registered?

SB61 FDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is SB61 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 FDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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