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BK61 YZP

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,039 mi
Last recorded155,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 155,039 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Glow plug light illuminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower Gaiters worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 155,038 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Glow plug light illuminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower Gaiters worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 144,006 miles

Advise tyre check on 3 months

Pass 8 Jan 2022 130,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 116,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,832 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,832 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,623 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,105 miles

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

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 YZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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