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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5L Petrol · KS12 ADE

KS12 ADE

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2020. Recorded mileage 43,081 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Year / Origin
2020 · Northampton
MOT Status
Valid until 10/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
43,081 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 November 2025 at 43,081 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car is currently in good mechanical condition. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2023, which suggests that any previous issues have been addressed and resolved effectively. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,180 miles annually. Between November 2024 and November 2025, the car covered 6,569 miles, while it covered 5,842 miles in the preceding year starting from October 2023. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, which generally benefits mechanical components and seals by preventing the degradation associated with long periods of standing or high-mileage motorway driving. While the recent history is largely clean, the single failure on 13 October 2023 at 30,670 miles required an immediate re-test to achieve a pass. Since the record does not specify the exact reason for that initial failure, a physical inspection should verify the condition of common wear-related items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components. The buyer should also check for any signs of surface corrosion on the undercarriage to ensure no structural integrity issues have developed since the last clean test results.

KS12 ADE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
  • 43,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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KS12 ADE Mileage History

  1. 13/10/202330,670 mi
  2. 13/10/202330,670 mi
  3. 02/11/202436,512 mi+5,842 mi
  4. 11/11/202543,081 mi+6,569 mi

Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

KS12 ADE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 10:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan (KS12 ADE) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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