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AF61 GVE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,850 mi
Last recorded105,850 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 78,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,744 miles

engine cover /under trays fitted obscuring certain testable items

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2015 46,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine cover /under trays fitted obscuring certain testable items

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AF61 GVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF61 GVE, 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 AF61 GVE registered?

AF61 GVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AF61 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 GVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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