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BK61 VLG

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,811 mi
Last recorded146,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 144,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 136,925 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,447 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 128,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and full undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 7 Apr 2020 108,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,801 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,215 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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BK61 VLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown 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 BK61 VLG, 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 BK61 VLG registered?

BK61 VLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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