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GU61 KSF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,245 mi
Last recorded145,245 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 KSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag - 22%

Offside Rear spring lower pigtail missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources tailgate dented and lamp damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 145,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag - 22%

Offside Rear spring lower pigtail missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources tailgate dented and lamp damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 186,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 168,899 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,511 miles

Central Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Balance weight coming away from mount.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 152,511 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Central Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Balance weight coming away from mount.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2018 106,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 71,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GU61 KSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU61 KSF, 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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GU61 KSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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