2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SB12 SXJ
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 123,169 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB12 SXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 123,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB12 SXJ 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 (SB12 SXJ) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
SB12 SXJ Mileage History
- 14/06/2023103,589 mi
- 11/06/2024110,721 mi+7,132 mi
- 02/06/2025118,314 mi+7,593 mi
- 07/05/2026123,148 mi+4,834 mi
- 08/05/2026123,169 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 6,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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