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LR61 KVY

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 143,589 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 143,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 138,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 138,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,260 miles

Offside Front slight play steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,954 miles

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

Nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 107,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,749 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 95,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,728 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,299 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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LR61 KVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR61 KVY, 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 LR61 KVY registered?

LR61 KVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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