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VE61 BGU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,012 mi
Last recorded67,012 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 54,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,150 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 48,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,952 miles

TPM light on.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,914 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 3 May 2016 15,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 15,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault puncture (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,630 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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VE61 BGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE61 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 BGU registered?

VE61 BGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is VE61 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 BGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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