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VN61 URT

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,828 mi
Last recorded151,828 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 URT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 151,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 151,784 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,877 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 130,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,778 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 125,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge. 235/55/17 103w. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing chords. completely bold inside edge. 235/55/17 103w. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo drain gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 121,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge. 235/55/17 103w. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing chords. completely bold inside edge. 235/55/17 103w. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo drain gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103h. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103h. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 115,360 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103h. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103h. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,325 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 105,325 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,716 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 99,716 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres uneven tread inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,566 miles

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 URT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN61 URT, 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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VN61 URT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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