2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FH61 EZX
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 95,232 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH61 EZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 95,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 EZX 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 EZX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FH61 EZX Mileage History
- 20/09/202485,850 mi
- 19/09/202590,465 mi+4,615 mi
- 19/09/202590,465 mi
- 28/09/202695,232 mi+4,767 mi
- 28/09/202695,232 mi
Average of roughly 4,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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