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SP61 VUC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,737 miles

heavy surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

oil leak

rear n/s shocker top cover is loose

some damage to o/s mirror cover

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Fail 2 Oct 2025 99,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

heavy surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

oil leak

rear n/s shocker top cover is loose

some damage to o/s mirror cover

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

tyre light is on

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,017 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 88,357 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,348 miles

2 x front tyres on 2mm

Rear coil springs corroded x 2

Rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 73,142 miles

Side repeater not working Osf side repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

2 x front tyres on 2mm

Rear coil springs corroded x 2

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,085 miles

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

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,987 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,378 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,030 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Wiper blades streaking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,030 miles

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

Wiper blades streaking

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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SP61 VUC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP61 VUC, 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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SP61 VUC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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