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VK12 SKD

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,926 mi
Last recorded110,926 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan72,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 110,926 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 110,926 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,982 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 70,437 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure Subframe connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone bush detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,399 miles

uneven wear noted on offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2016 33,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven wear noted on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,197 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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VK12 SKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 72,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 SKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK12 SKD registered?

VK12 SKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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