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SO61 EJF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,693 mi
Last recorded163,693 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit, (235/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 163,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit, (235/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 147,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 147,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 bald inner 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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 115,348 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,038 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2018 55,406 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,659 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,409 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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SO61 EJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO61 EJF, 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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SO61 EJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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