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SM61 PXW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,921 mi
Last recorded75,921 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,744 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 52,775 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 47,871 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,685 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 43,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,822 miles

all brake discs heavily corroded on the inner face

engine covers and full under covers fitted

slight weep from the inner cv boot n/s/f

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all brake discs heavily corroded on the inner face

engine covers and full under covers fitted

slight weep from the inner cv boot n/s/f

Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,608 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,809 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 PXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM61 PXW registered?

SM61 PXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is SM61 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 PXW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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