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BF61 SSX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,094 mi
Last recorded115,094 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 SSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,316 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 101,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,533 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,475 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog lamp not working (1.9.4)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,096 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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BF61 SSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

BF61 SSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BF61 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 SSX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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