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BDZ 9876

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,009 mi
Last recorded52,009 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 9876
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on between 2 and 2.5 mm advised to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 48,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 44,491 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear front bushes on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear inner tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 44,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear front bushes on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear inner tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 40,924 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 40,924 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 38,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 35,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 32,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 28,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,890 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,644 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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BDZ 9876 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BDZ 9876, 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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BDZ 9876 is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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