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991 NC

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,861 mi
Last recorded51,861 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration991 NC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,861 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 51,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,964 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 48,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,264 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,467 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,281 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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991 NC is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 991 NC, 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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What year was 991 NC registered?

991 NC is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is 991 NC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 991 NC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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