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VU61 THZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,478 mi
Last recorded75,478 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 THZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring carrier arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 68,123 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, (tread good) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, (tread good) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,592 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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VU61 THZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 VU61 THZ, 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 VU61 THZ registered?

VU61 THZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 THZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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