2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SM62 PKC
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 92,432 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM62 PKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 92,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM62 PKC 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 (SM62 PKC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SM62 PKC Mileage History
- 14/08/202475,835 mi
- 07/08/202584,335 mi+8,500 mi
- 12/08/202584,406 mi+71 mi
- 31/07/202692,337 mi+7,931 mi
- 04/08/202692,432 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 8,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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