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VK11 KVU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,404 mi
Last recorded129,404 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 KVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,404 miles

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

Stone chip front windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stone chip front windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,203 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & offside, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stone chip front windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,572 miles

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

Nearside & offside front tyres worn & damaged centre treads

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

Stone chip front windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2023 114,572 miles

Nearside 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 & offside front tyres worn & damaged centre treads

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

Stone chip front windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,830 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber joint spliting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,310 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,510 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to read.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,515 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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VK11 KVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK11 KVU, 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 VK11 KVU registered?

VK11 KVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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