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A21 ECN

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,605 mi
Last recorded95,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ECN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,605 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 79,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,445 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,668 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 48,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn inner edge

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,020 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,061 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,921 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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A21 ECN is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 ECN, 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 A21 ECN registered?

A21 ECN is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is A21 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 ECN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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