2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · GP12 OBZ
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 80,563 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP12 OBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 80,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
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GP12 OBZ 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 (GP12 OBZ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
GP12 OBZ Mileage History
- 30/04/202471,519 mi
- 22/04/202575,243 mi+3,724 mi
- 23/04/202575,250 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/202680,562 mi+5,312 mi
- 22/04/202680,563 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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