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AD12 FFH

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 66,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,257 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,419 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,821 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,097 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,750 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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AD12 FFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD12 FFH, 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 AD12 FFH registered?

AD12 FFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is AD12 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 FFH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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