2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · KS12 KYC
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 153,115 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS12 KYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 153,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS12 KYC 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 (KS12 KYC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KS12 KYC Mileage History
- 17/07/2023112,999 mi
- 17/07/2023112,999 mi
- 09/07/2024127,584 mi+14,585 mi
- 09/07/2024127,584 mi
- 22/07/2025153,115 mi+25,531 mi
Average of roughly 19,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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