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VK61 JXC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,467 mi
Last recorded147,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 JXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 147,467 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 137,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 137,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,066 miles

Back of engine wet with oil

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 120,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Back of engine wet with oil

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 112,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TESTED IN THE WET

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,439 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop/shock cover broken and fallen down

Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop/shock cover broken and fallen down

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,335 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,925 miles

emissions test carried out to clean to register

steering rack noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

emissions test carried out to clean to register

steering rack noisy

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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VK61 JXC 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 68.8%.

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 VK61 JXC, 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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What year was VK61 JXC registered?

VK61 JXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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