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SL61 NDJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,121 mi
Last recorded158,121 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 158,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 146,576 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 146,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,344 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 104,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,771 miles

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded)

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,214 miles

o/s/r tyre uneven tread worn to limit inner 1/4

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s/r tyre uneven tread worn to limit inner 1/4

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,358 miles

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded & scored)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

advise(front discs wearing & lipping pads 70% worn)

advise(rear discs surfaces corroded & scored)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear of wishbone - splitting - (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened r o w b - splitting - (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 43,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL61 NDJ, 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 NDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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