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WJ61 FDG

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,023 mi
Last recorded111,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 FDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 111,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,449 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear axle corrode but not excessively weakened

Fail 18 Jun 2025 103,408 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear axle corrode but not excessively weakened

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,791 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF,NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR,NSR 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 80,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF,NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR,NSR 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,894 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,975 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,473 miles

emisions will not read on machine

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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WJ61 FDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ61 FDG, 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 WJ61 FDG registered?

WJ61 FDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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