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BG61 MSU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 108,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 90,624 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 90,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,344 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 49,063 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,241 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection on seat belt and components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Smoke test not carried out due to design features on vehicle prevent it from reaching full revs

Fail 27 Nov 2015 27,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection on seat belt and components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Smoke test not carried out due to design features on vehicle prevent it from reaching full revs

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 20,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MSU 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 75%.

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 MSU, 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 BG61 MSU registered?

BG61 MSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BG61 MSU safe to buy?

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