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SH61 FTK

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 FTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 106,460 miles

Manufactures body covers fitted restricting inspection

rear sub frame coated in under seal small arms corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 105,268 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 8 May 2024 103,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 100,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all associated suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,813 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms and prescribed areas are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,800 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,800 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,409 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,762 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres very slightly out of shape on inner edges

sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,799 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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SH61 FTK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH61 FTK, 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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SH61 FTK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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