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ST61 FMZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,359 mi
Last recorded123,359 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 FMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 123,359 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 109,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,493 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,034 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

fuel flap broken/missing

tpms malfunction

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,743 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,605 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Brake test not done because of broken spring

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,407 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

inner surfaces of front brake discs pitted and scored

slight pitting at rear brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,940 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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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ST61 FMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST61 FMZ, 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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ST61 FMZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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