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T25 JKS

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 JKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 136,818 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 2 Jun 2026 136,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,985 miles

Mid back and back box corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 131,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,909 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 123,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,692 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 111,692 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ran out during test (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 122,984 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 24 Jun 2023 122,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak! (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from rear differential/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges! advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 13 Jul 2022 118,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak! (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from rear differential/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges! advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,005 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 111,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,094 miles

F/N/S outer cv gaiter leaking.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,428 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 89,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,463 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,286 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light misting of oil on n/s/ f shock absorber

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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T25 JKS is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 T25 JKS, 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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T25 JKS is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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