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KU61 VUG

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 VUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 109,828 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 109,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 104,942 miles

fog light tell tail flashes with right indicator

right indicator constantly on but dose flash brighter

tyre pressure light on

Fail 3 Aug 2024 104,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

fog light tell tail flashes with right indicator

right indicator constantly on but dose flash brighter

tyre pressure light on

Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,119 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,907 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,352 miles

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,591 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,285 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,374 miles

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

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 VUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 KU61 VUG, 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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KU61 VUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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