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GK03 MAY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 MAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 131,023 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 121,186 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 121,186 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 114,297 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 114,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 106,875 miles

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

rear arms rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2023 106,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to flexi broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,959 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 79,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 66,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,919 miles

Front wiperblades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,918 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wiperblades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,572 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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GK03 MAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK03 MAY, 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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GK03 MAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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