2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · M4 YBR
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 116,052 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M4 YBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 116,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M4 YBR 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 (M4 YBR) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M4 YBR Mileage History
- 31/01/2023101,748 mi
- 25/01/2024107,351 mi+5,603 mi
- 30/01/2024107,503 mi+152 mi
- 17/03/2025113,242 mi+5,739 mi
- 13/03/2026116,052 mi+2,810 mi
Average of roughly 4,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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