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YF61 CFL

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,325 mi
Last recorded96,325 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 CFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 96,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,134 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 93,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,070 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock absorber protection cover detached, (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,066 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arms rear bush both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge out of shape, outer circumference split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Grinding on application (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inside edge out of shape, also on safety wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides shock absorber protection cover detached, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,078 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant tank low

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,196 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,674 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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YF61 CFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF61 CFL, 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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YF61 CFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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