VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2016 · 2.0L Diesel

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 23 July 2025 at 140,089 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history remains stable, showing no mechanical advisories or recurring faults. The July 2024 failure at 130,056 miles with no defects logged appears anomalous, yet the subsequent pass one week later confirms the vehicle met standards without rectification of any flagged component. At roughly ten years old, the odometer reads 140,089 miles, equating to about 14,000 miles per annum overall. The recorded tests reveal a tapering usage pattern. The examiner passed the car on 10 January 2022 at 108,212 miles, then on 25 July 2023 at 121,964 miles, indicating roughly 9,000 miles covered in eighteen months. From July 2023 to July 2024 the clock advanced to 130,196 miles, and by July 2025 it reached 140,089 miles. This sparse but clean ledger suggests the previous keeper adhered to statutory testing yet omitted an interim 2022 summer test. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion, exhaust emissions or structural integrity concerns at any examination. Such absence of advisories implies basic upkeep met MOT thresholds, though high mileage inherently loads drivetrain and chassis components unseen by the pass certificate. A buyer should physically inspect front lower arm bushes, rear coil springs and brake disc wear, as these consumables accumulate fatigue beyond test snapshots. The lack of recorded faults across five tests points to an owner who cleared statutory checks but may have deferred non-essential maintenance. Given the 140,000-mile context, scrutinise underbody for corrosion and verify service history for timing belt and dual-clutch mechatronics. The vehicle's clean MOT trail offers reassurance, yet mechanical condition demands hands-on evaluation before purchase.