2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Tiguan
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 TDI SE Manual 4WD Euro 5 5dr (168 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 158,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 168 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 158 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE has covered 158,000 miles, around 62,600 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £3,995, it is advertised £376 above the AskCar estimate of £3,619. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,825 Volkswagen Tiguan adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 43 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 14 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Platinum Car Sales in Merthyr Tydfil. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £376 (10%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,619.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 6,825 priced Volkswagen Tiguan adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

A 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,000: the median of the 55 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has been on sale for at least 43 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £3,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 14 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 29 September 2025 (battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; and 1 more) and passed 1 day later, on 30 September 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

Mileage at that test: 154,963 miles, which matches the advertised 158,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 62,600 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan on AskCar.

Similar cars

16 other 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 2.0 diesel manual SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,495 to £7,200, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, beige. Mileage: 134,000 miles. Price: £3,495, £500 less than this car. Dealer: Divine Motor Company in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-tiguan-2012-c2b1e0f8e6a0
• 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, grey. Mileage: 129,089 miles. Price: £3,995, the same price as this car. Dealer: Huttons Car Sales in Penrith. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-tiguan-2012-38c0f51701dc
• 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, black. Mileage: 114,000 miles. Price: £4,694, £699 more than this car. Dealer: Vivian Price Cars in Kingswood and Fishponds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-tiguan-2012-e765a51dcc10

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, 2.0 diesel SUV, black, 38 miles from this car. Mileage: 113,500 miles. Price: £4,495, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Specialist Cars of Bristol in Congresbury. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-tiguan-2012-d8c64da5517d