2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · WK12 SMV
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 129,870 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK12 SMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 129,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK12 SMV 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 (WK12 SMV) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 'dog bone' arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 'dog bone' arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
WK12 SMV Mileage History
- 11/09/2024117,379 mi
- 12/09/2024117,386 mi+7 mi
- 11/09/2025127,963 mi+10,577 mi
- 06/10/2025129,870 mi+1,907 mi
- 06/10/2025129,870 mi
Average of roughly 11,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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