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K48 TEY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,542 mi
Last recorded148,542 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 TEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 148,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,845 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,706 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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K48 TEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 K48 TEY, 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 K48 TEY registered?

K48 TEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is K48 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K48 TEY 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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