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AA54 PHE

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 PHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 134,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,399 miles

Both front tyre fitments.

Fail 29 Nov 2024 126,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Outer (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached O/ and n/s front top suspension mounts excessive movement. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both front tyre fitments.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm rear bush split

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,983 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires close to markers worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,622 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,185 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,110 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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AA54 PHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AA54 PHE, 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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AA54 PHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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