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SM61 PYO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,628 mi
Last recorded135,628 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 PYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 135,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 135,628 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 117,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 May 2025 117,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers unable to be tested (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 26 Feb 2024 102,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 102,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,492 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,277 miles

advise(front discs & pads 70 to 80% worn & discs corroded)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre too close to repair)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,994 miles

advise(nails x 2 in o,s,r tyre )

advise(rear brake discs surfaces corroded)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,240 miles

advise(front wishbone rear bushes just beginning to deeriorate)

advise(slight uneven wear on rear tyres)

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 PYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYO, 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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What year was SM61 PYO registered?

SM61 PYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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