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BN61 HLW

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,455 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 107,455 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,165 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 53,863 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 43,647 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 32,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,791 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,477 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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BN61 HLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN61 HLW, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 HLW?

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What year was BN61 HLW registered?

BN61 HLW is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is BN61 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 HLW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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