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A12 XVW

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

110,764 mi
Last recorded110,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 110,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 192,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 192,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Holed Within 30 cm Of Suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring Loom Catching Driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 187,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 95,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 181,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 176,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 170,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,627 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2020 164,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 164,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 62,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 157,010 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear Number Plate Lamps Not Lit (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 155,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 150,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 145,138 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 145,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 131,261 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,376 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 7 May 2013 77,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 20,197 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 XVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,934 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 A12 XVW, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 XVW registered?

A12 XVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is A12 XVW safe to buy?

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