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A26 TJJ

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 TJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,192 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,610 miles

x2 front bushes slightly worn-n.s.f link slight play-n.s.f ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,409 miles

nearside rear spring incorrectly located

Fail 11 Sep 2015 27,409 miles

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

nearside rear spring incorrectly located

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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A26 TJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A26 TJJ, 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 A26 TJJ registered?

A26 TJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is A26 TJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 TJJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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