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YE11 KDF

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 KDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 74,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 65,598 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,730 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 56,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding *Unable to check the wheel bearing* (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding *unable to check wheel bearing* (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 99v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 51,026 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 51,026 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 46,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm in places the legal limit being 1.6mm also wearing on the inner 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 Worn below 3mm also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,839 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also castleated on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn down to 3mm in places (legal limit being 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,613 miles

Engine bay covers & Undertrays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Jun 2019 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers & Undertrays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

STRONGLY ADVISE...! Both front brake discs are badly worn/corroded on the inner faces

Pass 29 May 2018 39,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,307 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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YE11 KDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE11 KDF, 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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YE11 KDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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