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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,171 mi
Last recorded77,171 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 PL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,171 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 77,171 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light with multiple lights not working

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,423 miles

Nearside reverse light inoperative.

Offside No. plate light inoperative

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,482 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 52,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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90 PL 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 91.7%.

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 90 PL, 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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90 PL is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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