2011 Volkswagen Tiguan S TDI 4MOTION 140 2.0L Diesel · PHZ 1924

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass at 208,863 miles on 6 January 2025. While the current MOT certificate expired in January 2026, the absence of recorded defects across the last three successful inspections suggests a consistent standard of maintenance. The brief failure on 11 December 2023 at 200,540 miles appears to have been a procedural or administrative anomaly, as the vehicle passed a re-test just two days later without any reported repairs. Accumulating 208,863 miles over fifteen years results in an average of approximately 13,924 miles per annum, which confirms heavy, consistent usage rather than short-trip city driving. The mileage progression remains steady, with roughly 10,000 miles added between the 2021 and 2022 tests, and a similar rate of accumulation leading up to the most recent inspection. This high-mileage history indicates that the drivetrain has been subjected to significant operational stress, though the lack of recurring advisories suggests that previous owners addressed wear-and-tear items promptly. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that often escape the scope of an MOT, specifically the condition of the dual-mass flywheel and the turbocharger assembly, both of which are common failure points on the 140bhp TDI engine at this mileage. Given the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, check for any signs of oil seepage from the Haldex coupling and differential seals. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these components frequently reach the end of their service life on vehicles with this level of chassis usage. While the MOT history is clean, the age and mileage necessitate a thorough examination of the timing belt service interval to ensure the engine remains protected against catastrophic failure.