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A2 FRG

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,181 mi
Last recorded34,181 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 30,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 29,410 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,560 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 20,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,646 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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A2 FRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 FRG, 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 A2 FRG registered?

A2 FRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A2 FRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FRG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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