2012 Volkswagen Tiguan · 31,314 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2012 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 28.1% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Tiguan years (31,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 28.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 94,883
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,314
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.3% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.3%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Tyres7%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.94%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 1.84%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.33%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.43%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 28.1% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Tiguan years (31,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.19% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 94,883 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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