2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · R500 ABY
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 88,007 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R500 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 88,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R500 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (R500 ABY) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
R500 ABY Mileage History
- 21/06/202270,824 mi
- 05/06/202373,856 mi+3,032 mi
- 03/06/202477,486 mi+3,630 mi
- 18/06/202584,656 mi+7,170 mi
- 10/03/202688,007 mi+3,351 mi
Average of roughly 4,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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