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GL12 OPN

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,041 mi
Last recorded50,041 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 OPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 50,041 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 50,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 39,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 32,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 29,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,474 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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GL12 OPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige 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 GL12 OPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 OPN registered?

GL12 OPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 OPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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