2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2.0L Diesel

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 at 115,171 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 7 March 2025 at 109,370 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a failed test on 5 March 2025 at the same 109,370 miles, where the record lists no defects; the owner corrected whatever administrative or undocumented issue applied and passed two days later. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear across the five-year span. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,200 miles, typical for a 2012 vehicle of this type. The records show 97,558 miles in January 2023, 106,611 miles in March 2024, and 109,370 miles by March 2025, then 115,171 by February 2026. The step from 2023 to 2024 covers about 9,000 miles in just over thirteen months, while the 2025 to 2026 period added under 6,000 miles. The sparse five-entry history with zero advisories suggests the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current but the DVSA data gives no visibility of consumable wear between tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. At 115,171 miles the front suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs warrant hands-on checks for age-related cracking or play. Brake disc wear and caliper operation need measuring, as the records never logged binding or scoring. Examine the underbody and sills for corrosion outside the test scope, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust hangers. The unexplained 2025 failure with no recorded defect points to a possible documentation or presentation error rather than neglect, but confirm the V5C and test certificate align before purchase.