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SM52 BUN

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 123,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 123,972 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected plastic component loose around pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 113,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 87,791 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 87,791 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre stone embedded in tyre leaking ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,460 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,628 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 14,002 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 14,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 11,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 9,114 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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SM52 BUN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM52 BUN, 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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SM52 BUN is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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