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SH61 FWU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,407 mi
Last recorded197,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 197,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 188,901 miles

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

both front shock absorbers rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2023 180,294 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 173,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 165,981 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 165,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 159,963 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,376 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)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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 FWU 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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

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

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