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SM61 DKN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2026 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2025 80,489 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 80,489 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED Unit in Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,699 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 78,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r, 2-3mm, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,598 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working at mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r, 2-3mm, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 57,737 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 57,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,185 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak of engine ()

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts inner sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to corrode inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 28,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak of engine ()

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts inner sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to corrode inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,085 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,303 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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SM61 DKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM61 DKN, 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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SM61 DKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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