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WN61 ZGL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,317 mi
Last recorded214,317 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 ZGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 214,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 205,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt retractable mechanism deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2024 205,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt retractable mechanism deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2023 196,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both n/s o/s suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 194,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 176,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 156,466 miles

Both front drive shafts showing signs of wear in joints

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))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 156,466 miles

Both front drive shafts showing signs of wear in joints

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 112,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,305 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 107,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WN61 ZGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WN61 ZGL, 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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WN61 ZGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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