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A4 EJR

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,624 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 88,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,522 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,897 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A4 EJR is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 A4 EJR, 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 A4 EJR registered?

A4 EJR is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is A4 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 EJR 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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