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KU11 BYD

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 143,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,380 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 141,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 127,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 108,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working led light unit in mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,706 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,393 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner

Fail 9 Apr 2021 85,393 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trip missing. remaining clips had sharp edges and have been removed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,323 miles

revs limit too low to test emissions

Fail 30 Apr 2020 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn down to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount has become detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

revs limit too low to test emissions

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,116 miles

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

rev limiter too low for t.d. emissions

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bar inner edge from uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,604 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 27,197 miles

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

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 BYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 KU11 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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