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A13 TGU

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 109,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 98,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,147 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,777 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,718 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 52,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres has slight wear on inner

both front wishbone bushes are splitting

Fail 9 Jul 2019 41,747 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres has slight wear on inner

both front wishbone bushes are splitting

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,006 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 18,705 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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A13 TGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 A13 TGU, 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 A13 TGU registered?

A13 TGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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