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VN61 GCK

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,973 mi
Last recorded164,973 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 GCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 164,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 154,278 miles

TPS LIGHT ON ?

Pass 18 Dec 2023 149,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 144,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,070 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 21 Nov 2019 132,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,410 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,112 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted to nsr seat visual check only of seat belt

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,733 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat visual check only of seat belt

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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VN61 GCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN61 GCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 GCK registered?

VN61 GCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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