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FL61 BSZ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,394 mi
Last recorded138,394 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 126,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 115,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,326 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs corroded on edges . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 110,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces ,brake pads also worn down to 4mm but ok at present. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs corroded on edges . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2017 73,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 73,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,833 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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FL61 BSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL61 BSZ, 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 FL61 BSZ registered?

FL61 BSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FL61 BSZ safe to buy?

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