2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SW61 FVO
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 96,901 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 FVO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 96,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW61 FVO Mileage History
- 16/12/201429,751 mi
- 08/01/201639,961 mi+10,210 mi
- 01/12/201648,860 mi+8,899 mi
- 22/12/201753,723 mi+4,863 mi
- 11/12/201859,991 mi+6,268 mi
- 06/12/201966,337 mi+6,346 mi
- 11/12/202070,149 mi+3,812 mi
- 14/12/202070,151 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/202172,696 mi+2,545 mi
- 20/05/202279,201 mi+6,505 mi
- 09/05/202384,265 mi+5,064 mi
- 09/05/202384,265 mi
- 15/05/202489,741 mi+5,476 mi
- 14/05/202593,264 mi+3,523 mi
- 18/05/202696,901 mi+3,637 mi
- 18/05/202696,901 mi
Average of roughly 5,880 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 FVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (SW61 FVO) between December 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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