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WJ61 BSX

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,350 mi
Last recorded43,350 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 43,350 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,432 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,095 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 34,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,663 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,004 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 30,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,850 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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WJ61 BSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WJ61 BSX, 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 WJ61 BSX registered?

WJ61 BSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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