2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2L Se 5dr — £5,990 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 20 April 2026 | Bedford
£5,990
83,597 miles | Diesel | Manual | SUV
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-34%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2L Se 5dr is listed at £5,990 by SM Specialist Cars Ltd in Bedford. It has 83,597 miles on the clock. At 34% below the market average of £9,034, this looks competitively priced based on 19 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,631/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2012
Make Volkswagen
Model Tiguan
Trim 2L Se 5dr
Body Style SUV
Colour Silver
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 83,597 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 150 g/km
Euro Status Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant 0
Road Tax £215/yr
Monthly Payment £120.3/mo
Highlights
ONLY 82K WITH SERVICE HISTORYFULL VOSA VERIFIED MOT HISTORY50 MPG140 BHP5 DOOR
All Features & Equipment (102)
ONLY 82K WITH SERVICE HISTORYFULL VOSA VERIFIED MOT HISTORY50 MPG140 BHP5 DOOR12V Socket - Centre Console12V Socket - Luggage Compartment17in Alloy Wheels - Philadelphia18 Degree Front Module2 Zone Electronic Climate Control with Automatic Air Recirculation6CD Autochanger - Dash MountedABS - Anti-Lock Braking SystemAir Vent Surrounds - Steel FinishAirbags - CurtainAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front PassengerAirbags - Front Passenger with Deactivation SwitchAirbags - Front Seat Side ImpactAlarm with Interior ProtectionAnti-Theft Wheel BoltsArmrest - Front Centre with Storage CompartmentASR - Anti Slip RegulationAutomatic Dimming Rear View MirrorBluetooth Telephone PreparationBody Coloured Bumpers and Door HandlesBody-Coloured Door Mirrors with Integrated IndicatorsCentral Locking - Remote with 2 Remote KeysChrome Trimmed Front Air Intake Grille SurroundCup Holders - Front x2 Rear x1Cup Holders - Rear x2Dashboard and Centre Console - Anthracite MetallicDifferential Lock - ElectronicDoor Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and HeatedDriver Alert SystemEBD - Electronic Brake Pressure DistributionElectric Windows - Front and RearElectronic Engine ImmobiliserElectronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold FunctionESP - Electronic Stability ProgrammeFlat Tyre IndicatorFolding Front Seat BackrestFolding Table on Back of Front SeatsFootwell Illumination - FrontFront Fog Lights with Cornering LightsFront Seat Back Storage PocketsFront Sports SeatsGlovebox - Cooled and LockableHead Restraints - Front Whiplash OptimisedHeadlights - Coming-Leaving Home FunctionHeadlights - Dusk Sensor - Automatic Driving LightsHeadlights - Dusk Sensor with Coming-Leaving Home FunctionHeadlights - Halogen Clear - Range AdjustableHeated Rear WindowHeight and Reach Adjustable Steering ColumnHigh Level 3rd Brake LightInstrument Lighting - White Adjustable Panel IlluminationInterior Light DelayISOFIX Child Seat Preparation for 2 Rear SeatsLights on Warning BuzzerLoad-Through ProvisionLuggage Compartment Cover - RemovableLuggage Compartment LightLuggage Compatrment - Load Lashing Points x5MDI - Multi Device Interface with USB - iPod Connection CablesMultifunction ComputerPark Assist including Parking Sensors Front and RearParking Sensors - FrontParking Sensors - RearPower Assisted Steering - Speed SensitiveRadiator Grille - Black with Chrome LouvresRain SensorRCD 510 Touch Screen DAB Radio SystemReading Lights - Front x2Rear Wash Wipe with Intermittent WipeRigid Safety Cell with Front and Rear Crumple ZonesRoof Rails - Chrome PlatedSD Card ReaderSeatbelt ReminderSeats - Front ComfortSeats - Front Lumbar SupportSeats - Height Adjustment - FrontSeats - Split Folding Rear Backrests 60-40 - Sliding and RecliningSide and Rear Protection Pack - Black with Chrome-Plated InsertSide Window Surrounds - ChromeSilver Metallic Decorative Inserts in Door PanelsSpare Wheel - Space Saver SteelSpeakers x8Static Cornering FunctionSteering Wheel - 3-Spoke - Leather TrimmedSteering Wheel - Multifunction Leather TrimmedStorage Compartment in Drivers Door for 1.0 litre bottleStorage Compartment in Passengers Door for 1.5 Litre BottleStorage Compartment in Roof ConsoleStorage Tray in Centre ConsoleStorage Tray on DashboardSun Visors - Vanity Mirrors and IlluminatedThree Rear Head RestraintsTinted Glass - Heat Insulating Rear 65 Percent Light Absorbing from B Pillar BackwardsUnder Seat Drawers - FrontUnique BlueMotion Technology BadgingWarning TriangleWindscreen Wipers with Intermittent Wipe and 4 Position Delay
Below MarketListed at £5,990 vs market average of £9,034 (-34%)
Market Low
£2,995
Market Average
£9,034
Market High
£16,970
Comparables
19 listings

Based on 19 comparable Volkswagen Tiguan listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,445/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£593/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,631/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £8,707 (£-2,717)
Mileage-predicted: £13,847 (£-7,857)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,038/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,631/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,224/yr

Based on 333 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
25/25Good
Photos
29 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
102 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£5,990
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£120.3/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
29 photos
5/5
Key selling points
102 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
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About the Dealer

SM Specialist Cars Ltd

Bedford MK41 0HU