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A18 TJY

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,700 mi
Last recorded147,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 147,700 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,145 miles

Four wheel alignment recommended

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jul 2025 93,145 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror tat (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Four wheel alignment recommended

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2024 145,573 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,981 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 143,972 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 67,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,061 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Hippy tat hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 141,600 miles

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))

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,547 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 39,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 139,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,096 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 124,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,154 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 113,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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A18 TJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A18 TJY, 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 A18 TJY registered?

A18 TJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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