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KU11 TCY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 TCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 148,569 miles

Front suspension arm inner console bush(s) slightly deteriorated/split

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre stepped inner tread & small cut to outer tread

Offside rear tyre stepped inner tread

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped inner edge & small cut to outer tread

Offside rear tyre stepped inner edge

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 132,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped inner edge & small cut to outer tread

Offside rear tyre stepped inner edge

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 117,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 106,134 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 106,133 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,933 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,461 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 fitted at rear ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,139 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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KU11 TCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCY, 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 KU11 TCY registered?

KU11 TCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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