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KY61 UKT

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,378 mi
Last recorded145,378 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 145,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 136,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape + low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape + bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded/scored/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush splitting/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge unevenly worn/feathered. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded/scored/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished/splitting/de-laminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge unevenly worn/feathered, inner edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,305 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges feathered.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth low + inner and outer edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,665 miles

Both rear brake discs show pitting & corrosion to the outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread feathered on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,240 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,161 miles

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,113 miles

Under tray covers fiited obscuring components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,522 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 10 Nov 2015 66,712 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2014 51,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitor system light on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitor system light on

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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KY61 UKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY61 UKT, 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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KY61 UKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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