2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · PN12 UBL
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 39,739 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN12 UBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 39,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PN12 UBL 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 (PN12 UBL) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PN12 UBL Mileage History
- 04/12/202333,761 mi
- 04/12/202333,761 mi
- 17/12/202436,883 mi+3,122 mi
- 12/12/202539,739 mi+2,856 mi
- 12/12/202539,739 mi
Average of roughly 2,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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