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BG61 CAE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 CAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 117,552 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,153 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 99,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,182 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,115 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wings missing body trim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 55,115 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wings missing body trim.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 54,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG61 CAE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BG61 CAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 CAE registered?

BG61 CAE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is BG61 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 CAE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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