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VU61 JZA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 87,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 76,670 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,105 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,936 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 60,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Small cuts in tyre not showing cords at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,451 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,824 miles

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

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

small chips in windscreen

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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VU61 JZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU61 JZA, 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 VU61 JZA registered?

VU61 JZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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