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BF61 FRC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,197 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear propshsft coupling deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2024 104,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear propshsft coupling deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2023 89,397 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,070 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,691 miles

Rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape slightly on inner edge

engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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BF61 FRC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF61 FRC, 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 BF61 FRC registered?

BF61 FRC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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