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LG61 KFK

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,803 mi
Last recorded180,803 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 KFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 180,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 180,788 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 157,644 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 1 Dec 2023 157,430 miles

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

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

Offside 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 lower arm rear most bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2022 147,447 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper has damage

Fail 2 Dec 2022 147,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper has damage

Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 134,626 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,107 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2019 118,073 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear shock absorber very damp

Fail 2 Dec 2019 118,056 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear shock absorber very damp

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 100,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,856 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,729 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,605 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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LG61 KFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG61 KFK, 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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LG61 KFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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