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SL61 CMY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 CMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 130,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side rear pads and disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Jul 2025 118,925 miles

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2025 118,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm corroded and has a hole in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (bushes in aluminium blocks) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,996 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 both front 235-55-17yxl wearing in inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,534 miles

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,188 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front shockies damp)

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge marginal)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes split& deteriorating)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,350 miles

o/s/r tyre near limit inner 1/4 + n/s/f shock slight oil

Fail 6 Sep 2014 24,985 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,985 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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SL61 CMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL61 CMY, 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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SL61 CMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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