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SH61 FTV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,275 mi
Last recorded148,275 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 148,275 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear tyres worn quite heavily on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror prior to test

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 134,490 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,131 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 114,129 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 95,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 77,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,737 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,511 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2015 33,024 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 18,054 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 FTV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FTV, 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 SH61 FTV registered?

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

Is SH61 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 FTV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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