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SB61 FGX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,382 mi
Last recorded118,382 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,382 miles

Central Rear haldex coupling split

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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,046 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,784 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,368 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,496 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 49,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,826 miles

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

Offside 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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SB61 FGX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

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

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