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MK12 MXU

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 107,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,908 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 92,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,066 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 75,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,488 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,781 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MK12 MXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK12 MXU, 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 MK12 MXU registered?

MK12 MXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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