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RF60 AEC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF60 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 172,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 162,359 miles

Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,516 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,226 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,553 miles

Front slight coolant leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,554 miles

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

Front slight coolant leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,646 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 26,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,958 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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RF60 AEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RF60 AEC, 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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RF60 AEC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is RF60 AEC safe to buy?

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