2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · PY12 BYD
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 103,412 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY12 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 103,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY12 BYD 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 (PY12 BYD) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PY12 BYD Mileage History
- 26/04/202495,666 mi
- 17/05/202495,769 mi+103 mi
- 23/05/202599,978 mi+4,209 mi
- 17/06/2026103,412 mi+3,434 mi
- 23/06/2026103,412 mi
Average of roughly 3,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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