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A15 TUG

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension level sensor arm broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 98,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 98,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,925 miles

Emissions to low to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Emissions to low to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread. 2355517. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Object in tyre. 2355517.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread. 2355517. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread. 2355517. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Object in tyre. 2355517.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread. 2355517. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 73,036 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 73,035 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,206 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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A15 TUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A15 TUG, 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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A15 TUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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