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ST61 JAU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,287 mi
Last recorded156,287 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 JAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 155,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 149,495 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides)(ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted And chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner C.V boot leaking grease

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 149,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides)(ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted And chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner C.V boot leaking grease

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 124,285 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 117,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,979 miles

chip in w/screen

osf outer pad getting low ??

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 JAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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