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230 BBC

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 BBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge & wearing & going out of shape on inner edge. tyre size: 235/50 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges. tyre size: 235/50 R18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 101,319 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,973 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,524 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,134 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,772 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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230 BBC is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 230 BBC, 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.

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230 BBC is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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