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555 CMM

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 CMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,716 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,254 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 101,251 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,559 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,200 miles

All 4 tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 90,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All 4 tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,579 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,262 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,526 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Shocker damp in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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555 CMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 555 CMM, 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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555 CMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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