2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SH61 FSL
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 147,222 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 FSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 147,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 FSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (SH61 FSL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SH61 FSL Mileage History
- 07/10/2023125,438 mi
- 30/09/2024136,875 mi+11,437 mi
- 07/10/2024137,058 mi+183 mi
- 27/09/2025147,014 mi+9,956 mi
- 01/10/2025147,222 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 10,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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