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BK61 VML

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,392 mi
Last recorded168,392 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 168,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,034 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 140,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 135,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 124,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,960 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 109,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 109,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,736 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,295 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,769 miles

coolant level low

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 VML is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK61 VML, 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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BK61 VML is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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