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SN61 ZYL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

123,785 mi
Last recorded123,785 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN61 ZYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,664 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,004 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,742 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,610 miles

Offside Rear brake has signs of binding ok at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 90,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,789 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge both near limit

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,789 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working possible holder corroded (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge both near limit

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,821 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,562 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,510 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,601 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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SN61 ZYL 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 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 SN61 ZYL, 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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SN61 ZYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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