2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SP61 NKC
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 98,442 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP61 NKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 98,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP61 NKC 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 (SP61 NKC) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin Leak located at clamp around turbo charger in engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SP61 NKC Mileage History
- 19/06/202383,517 mi
- 18/06/202488,311 mi+4,794 mi
- 18/06/202593,688 mi+5,377 mi
- 20/06/202593,689 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202698,442 mi+4,753 mi
Average of roughly 4,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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