2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RJ60 KEL
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 162,643 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ60 KEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 162,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ60 KEL 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 (RJ60 KEL) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RJ60 KEL Mileage History
- 11/04/2022106,685 mi
- 21/04/2023115,255 mi+8,570 mi
- 05/04/2024129,891 mi+14,636 mi
- 11/04/2025146,151 mi+16,260 mi
- 14/04/2026162,643 mi+16,492 mi
Average of roughly 13,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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