2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RO12 EZW
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 107,823 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO12 EZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 107,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO12 EZW 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 (RO12 EZW) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
RO12 EZW Mileage History
- 29/11/202389,891 mi
- 29/11/202495,432 mi+5,541 mi
- 11/08/202597,089 mi+1,657 mi
- 13/07/2026107,820 mi+10,731 mi
- 14/07/2026107,823 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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