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AB06 SEF

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,811 mi
Last recorded134,811 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 SEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 134,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 102,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,316 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 76,798 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,546 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion lip on both front brake discs.

Under tray is fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,569 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Slight corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces.

Pass 8 May 2015 38,046 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low

offside front tyre cut in tread

offside front tyre tread getting low

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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AB06 SEF 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 92.3%.

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 AB06 SEF, 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 AB06 SEF registered?

AB06 SEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AB06 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 SEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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