2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2.0L Diesel

The most recent MOT on 25 March 2026, at 71,355 miles, shows a pass with no defects recorded, and it confirms a stable maintenance trend across the last four years. Both the 2026 test and the 2024 test have an identical pattern: a fail and a pass on consecutive dates at the same mileage, with no defects logged on either result. That suggests each failure was a procedural or minor rectification issue resolved before re-test, rather than a genuine mechanical defect. With no advisories or structural warnings on any of the passes, the car has a remarkably clean official record. The mileage progression is steady and consistent with light use. The car covered 5,777 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, then 5,884 miles to March 2026, aligning with the roughly 5,489 miles per year average for a 13-year-old vehicle. There are no large gaps or sudden accumulation spikes that might indicate standing idle or heavy commercial use. The low annual mileage typically means reduced wear on consumables, but it also means components such as tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes may have aged through time rather than mileage, and could have deteriorated from standing or infrequent short trips. Because the MOT record is sparse and clean, there are no recurring faults to flag as an ongoing concern. However, a buyer should still carry out a hands-on inspection of the usual age-related areas. Check the condition of the brake discs and calipers for sticking or lip wear, and look for perished suspension bushes or corroded coil springs, which often appear on higher-mileage Tiguans of this era. Examine the body and underfloor for corrosion at the sills and rear subframe, and verify the tyre sidewalls for cracks despite the legal tread depth. The history shows no structural red flags, but the lack of recorded advisories does not guarantee a perfectly sound car, so a private, physical inspection remains essential before purchase.