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KY61 ULB

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 ULB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 124,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,149 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 102,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,766 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 7 Oct 2022 97,731 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

T.P.M.S. light on display

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front , rear and central ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,743 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not serious leak yet (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,538 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + N/S/F + REAR/CENTRE ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,949 miles

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

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

unable to carry out diesel smoke test due to low rev counter

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front console bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated but can function as intended

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 ULB is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 ULB, 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 KY61 ULB registered?

KY61 ULB is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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