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187 ALR

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration187 ALR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,861 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,778 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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187 ALR is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 72,761 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 187 ALR, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 187 ALR?

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What year was 187 ALR registered?

187 ALR is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is 187 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 187 ALR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 187 ALR have outstanding finance?

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