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KU11 BXC

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,942 mi
Last recorded159,942 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 BXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 159,942 miles

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,939 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both shock absorber covers worn insecure

Rear subframe heavily undersealed

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

all front and rear suspesion componets corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 133,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both shock absorber covers worn insecure

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

all front and rear suspesion componets corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 133,196 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 133,196 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Damaged, affecting driver's view (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 128,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 118,042 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 118,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi. section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,914 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not located in top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,267 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,856 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,077 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inside surface

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,045 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded on inside edge

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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KU11 BXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU11 BXC, 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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KU11 BXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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