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KR11 BYC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,852 mi
Last recorded141,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,852 miles

underbody components corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R17 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 225/55 R17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 13 Jan 2025 120,308 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle required a Decelerometer test. Unable to test brakes due to condition of offside front tyre. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Led Lamp. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 R17 (1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 225/55 R17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 112,772 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,375 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 108,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,154 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 91,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 50,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside inner pad almost through to metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,747 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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KR11 BYC 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 KR11 BYC, 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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KR11 BYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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