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KU61 VSO

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,307 mi
Last recorded121,307 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 VSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 121,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 108,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 108,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 99,580 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 99,566 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 75,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,459 miles

osr shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,141 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,926 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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KU61 VSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU61 VSO, 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 KU61 VSO registered?

KU61 VSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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