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A19 EWX

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,463 mi
Last recorded138,463 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,463 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 129,870 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 129,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2024 119,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,173 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 107,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,925 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 94,925 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,965 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,644 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 59,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 36,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,976 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 29,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Also removed the euro driving stickers from lenses (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

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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A19 EWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A19 EWX, 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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A19 EWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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