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SM61 FKT

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,904 mi
Last recorded101,904 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,904 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 97,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,396 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 93,396 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,145 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,145 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,624 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 73,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,943 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,348 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 34,336 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,917 miles

both front and rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 SM61 FKT, 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 FKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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