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WK61 ULT

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,672 mi
Last recorded146,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 ULT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 140,262 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 130,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 130,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,282 miles

EML light staying on

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,826 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 92,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 58,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,787 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise, both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,950 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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WK61 ULT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK61 ULT, 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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WK61 ULT is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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