2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line ED TDI BMT 4M SA 2.0L Heavy oil · RIG 4680

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 128 696 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it is currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend shows a corrective response after a failure in December 2024 at 115 659 miles; the following test in January 2025 returned a pass, but the mileage then rose sharply to 128 696 miles within a year, indicating an accelerating wear rate. Mileage accumulation has been uneven. Between May 2020 and November 2021 the car logged 75 120 miles in roughly 18 months, suggesting intensive use or a possible odometer discrepancy. The period from December 2023 to December 2024 added only 14 084 miles, but the final 12 263 miles were covered in the subsequent 12 months, producing an average annual mileage of about 12 900 miles—high for a 10‑year‑old model. The record is otherwise clean, with no recurring defects flagged. A buyer should inspect high‑wear components directly. Check brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, and assess the exhaust and under‑body for corrosion, as the high mileage and the 2024 failure suggest these areas may be compromised. Verify that the drivetrain shows no oil leaks and that tyres exhibit even tread, as the rapid mileage increase points to advanced consumable wear. A thorough mechanical inspection will confirm whether the earlier failure has been fully resolved and whether the vehicle’s structural integrity remains sound.