CarVerify

Free Car Check

A12 PLR

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan78,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 96,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 96,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,668 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (slight creeking noise) WHEN TURNING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2to3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2 to 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,545 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,868 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,393 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
Full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A12 PLR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 78,147 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 PLR, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 PLR?

You can check the full history of A12 PLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A12 PLR registered?

A12 PLR is a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A12 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PLR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 PLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A12 PLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.