2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · BD12 DZE
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 118,371 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 DZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 118,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 DZE 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 (BD12 DZE) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD12 DZE Mileage History
- 23/12/2022105,426 mi
- 06/03/2024111,096 mi+5,670 mi
- 06/03/2025114,547 mi+3,451 mi
- 10/03/2025114,548 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/2026118,371 mi+3,823 mi
Average of roughly 4,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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