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A12 BPK

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,624 mi
Last recorded130,624 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,937 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,560 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 124,560 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,702 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,701 miles

Offside Front side repeater damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,701 miles

Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,787 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer lamp cluster lens damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,493 miles

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,411 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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A12 BPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 A12 BPK, 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 A12 BPK registered?

A12 BPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is A12 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BPK 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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