2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AO12 FCU
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 129,466 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO12 FCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 129,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO12 FCU 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 (AO12 FCU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
AO12 FCU Mileage History
- 13/07/2023102,043 mi
- 15/07/2024110,005 mi+7,962 mi
- 19/07/2024110,088 mi+83 mi
- 05/07/2025118,028 mi+7,940 mi
- 09/07/2026129,466 mi+11,438 mi
Average of roughly 9,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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