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AB52 GAR

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 GAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 114,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,173 miles

prop shaft rear weight rubber fixing perished / seperating from prop shaft

Pass 25 Jul 2020 75,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,557 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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AB52 GAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 AB52 GAR, 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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AB52 GAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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