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SG61 YOE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,618 mi
Last recorded190,618 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 YOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 190,618 miles

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

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

underbody have corrosion

Fail 23 May 2026 190,550 miles

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

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

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

underbody have corrosion

Pass 13 May 2025 175,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen scored from wiper blade

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both coil spring mount bushes worn

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 May 2024 160,603 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres,cracking to outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

windscreen marked on n/s by faulty wiper

Fail 8 May 2024 160,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

windscreen marked on n/s by faulty wiper

Pass 16 May 2023 141,769 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 141,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 127,562 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 127,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 111,627 miles

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

both rear suspension arms has slight corrosion

emissions zero reading

Fail 18 May 2021 111,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear suspension arms has slight corrosion

emissions zero reading

Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,722 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,676 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,225 miles

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,363 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 37,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,792 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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SG61 YOE 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 SG61 YOE, 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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SG61 YOE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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