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FN61 BUV

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 65,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,781 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,066 miles

Offside Front small cracks in between thread and punctured

Fail 10 Nov 2017 32,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 28,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 15,338 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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FN61 BUV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FN61 BUV, 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 FN61 BUV registered?

FN61 BUV is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is FN61 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 BUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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