2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FH61 EKE
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 165,519 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH61 EKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 165,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 EKE 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 (FH61 EKE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
FH61 EKE Mileage History
- 23/06/2023134,794 mi
- 02/07/2024145,038 mi+10,244 mi
- 03/07/2024145,039 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/2025154,346 mi+9,307 mi
- 19/06/2026165,519 mi+11,173 mi
Average of roughly 10,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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