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KN61 FGC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 143,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 136,629 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 136,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,006 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,516 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,178 miles

Offside Front Upper top strut bearing rough when rotated

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes slightly age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low revs...No emissions printout

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear and cuts to tread

Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Some corrosion on rear suspension components

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,215 miles

* Low revs...No emissions printout *

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,726 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Low revs...No emissions print out

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,067 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion build up on the front brake discs inner surface

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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KN61 FGC 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 KN61 FGC, 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 KN61 FGC registered?

KN61 FGC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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