2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AB52 BUT
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 129,627 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB52 BUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 129,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB52 BUT 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 (AB52 BUT) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AB52 BUT Mileage History
- 05/07/2023113,597 mi
- 03/08/2024120,429 mi+6,832 mi
- 24/09/2025126,883 mi+6,454 mi
- 26/09/2025126,907 mi+24 mi
- 11/09/2026129,627 mi+2,720 mi
Average of roughly 5,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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