2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · WD12 ACO
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 126,813 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD12 ACO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 126,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD12 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (WD12 ACO) between August 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))”; “Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WD12 ACO Mileage History
- 21/08/201533,912 mi
- 30/08/201643,628 mi+9,716 mi
- 03/05/201749,649 mi+6,021 mi
- 22/05/201859,450 mi+9,801 mi
- 08/06/201972,137 mi+12,687 mi
- 08/06/201972,137 mi
- 01/09/202079,513 mi+7,376 mi
- 24/08/202184,097 mi+4,584 mi
- 25/08/202184,097 mi
- 05/09/202294,033 mi+9,936 mi
- 12/09/202294,078 mi+45 mi
- 12/09/202294,078 mi
- 05/09/202399,623 mi+5,545 mi
- 05/09/202399,623 mi
- 03/09/2024106,952 mi+7,329 mi
- 05/09/2024106,958 mi+6 mi
- 02/09/2025119,617 mi+12,659 mi
- 04/09/2025119,619 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/2026126,813 mi+7,194 mi
Average of roughly 8,450 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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