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AJ61 BFN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,150 mi
Last recorded154,150 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 154,150 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,440 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Fluid leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,264 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 141,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wish bone mount perished

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,128 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 113,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,615 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,452 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,076 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 84,915 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 82,610 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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AJ61 BFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 BFN, 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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AJ61 BFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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