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YC61 KOU

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,075 mi
Last recorded159,075 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 159,075 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 122,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,621 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 93,203 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 92,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,004 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YC61 KOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC61 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC61 KOU registered?

YC61 KOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is YC61 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 KOU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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