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MK61 KJE

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,921 mi
Last recorded132,921 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 KJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,315 miles

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2023 130,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward positioned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear positioned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,034 miles

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2022 122,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2021 113,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,508 miles

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

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody soiled, restricting inspection

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,033 miles

Engine covers / Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Some corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Underbody / Underbody components soiled, restricting inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers / Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Some corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Underbody / Underbody components soiled, restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,299 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Underbody Soiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Underbody Soiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,761 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Getting Close To 2mm Wear Bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Getting Close To 2mm Wear Bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,568 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cowl adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

underbody soiled restricting inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,568 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cowl adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

underbody soiled restricting inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,458 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Front And Rear Discs Pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,239 miles

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

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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MK61 KJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK61 KJE, 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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MK61 KJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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