2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · MR55 LUK
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 129,757 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR55 LUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 129,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MR55 LUK 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 (MR55 LUK) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MR55 LUK Mileage History
- 11/10/2023121,597 mi
- 11/10/2023121,598 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/2024125,796 mi+4,198 mi
- 26/09/2025129,757 mi+3,961 mi
- 26/09/2025129,757 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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