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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

A12 PLRMOT history

A12 PLR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

A12 PLR blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,221 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 PLR was last recorded at 103,221 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,221 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,221 miles
  • 2025 – 96,312 miles
  • 2024 – 90,668 miles
  • 2023 – 84,982 miles
  • 2022 – 78,989 miles
  • 2021 – 74,336 miles
  • 2020 – 70,849 miles
  • 2019 – 64,691 miles
  • 2018 – 58,903 miles
  • 2017 – 53,545 miles
  • 2016 – 46,772 miles
  • 2015 – 38,868 miles
  • 2014 – 29,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,221 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,221 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,221 miles
    Test number
    270564712628
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail103,221 miles (+6,909)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,221 miles
    Test number
    191684946356
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,312 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    680163363055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,306 miles (+5,638)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    838280663406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass90,668 miles (+5,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,668 miles
    Test number
    310305645317
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (slight creeking noise) WHEN TURNING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass84,982 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    696327121201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,989 miles (+4,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    412422119138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2to3 mil (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2 to 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,336 miles (+3,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    710050053834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,849 miles (+6,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    805719780245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass64,691 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    461078155751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,903 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    911109510704
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass53,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    777447230137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,521 miles (+6,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    170503402547
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass46,772 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    585634068368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,868 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    215371655010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    375905244089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 PLR

Does A12 PLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 PLR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 PLR?
The MOT on A12 PLR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 PLR done?
A12 PLR was recorded at 103,221 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,133 miles a year.
Has A12 PLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PLR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 PLR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 PLR find?
A12 PLR passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner surface; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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