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VE61 BKJ

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

185,887 mi
Last recorded185,887 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 BKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 185,887 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 175,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 165,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 155,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,529 miles

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 144,529 miles

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,268 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,566 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 61,139 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 BKJ 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 VE61 BKJ, 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 VE61 BKJ registered?

VE61 BKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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The MOT history for VE61 BKJ 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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