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RJ61 BVY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 BVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front discs rear surfaces

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,946 miles

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

surface corossion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,997 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,925 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,925 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,362 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,910 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Dec 2020 85,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,315 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,213 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 77,088 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,477 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,534 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,534 miles

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

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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RJ61 BVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ61 BVY, 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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RJ61 BVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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