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YY11 KCA

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 KCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 132,016 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 131,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,449 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 107,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,885 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 88,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,055 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively top edges both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively top edges both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 74,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 70,925 miles

both front and rear discs corroded and pitted

both front tyres wearing and perishing

Pass 20 May 2017 62,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,088 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 33,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 33,146 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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YY11 KCA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY11 KCA, 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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YY11 KCA is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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