VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2013 · 2.0L Diesel

This Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass rate. The most recent test on 7 January 2026 at 153,261 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of clean certificates dating back to early 2023, suggesting a vehicle that is maintained to a standard that consistently meets minimum legal requirements. The mileage accumulation is typical for a thirteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 11,789 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained relatively steady, though there was a notable increase in usage between 27 January 2023 at 127,022 miles and 29 January 2024 at 140,411 miles. This period saw the vehicle cover over 13,000 miles in a single year, yet the MOT record shows no corresponding increase in wear or mechanical failure. The absence of advisories or failures across the last four tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. While the record is clean, a buyer should still manually inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear. High-mileage Tiguan models often develop corrosion on the subframes or suffer from worn drivetrain mounts, neither of which are always flagged if they do not reach a critical failure point during a standard test. The failure on 27 January 2023 was resolved on the same day, though the record lists no specific defects for that event. Given the clean history, the primary focus during a physical inspection should be on fluid leaks and the condition of the timing belt and water pump, as these service items are not checked during an MOT but are critical at 153,261 miles.