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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2016 · 2.0L DIESEL

SW02 ABW

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN is a DIESEL vehicle with a 1968cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 60,227.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 60,227 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that any previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. While the record shows a single failure in early December 2024, the immediate pass the following day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-useage profile, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over the ten-year period. Between November 2022 at 42,112 miles and December 2023 at 48,114 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles, followed by a 12,113-mile interval between December 2023 and November 2025. This low mileage generally suggests less wear on high-stress drivetrain components and engine internals compared to higher-mileage examples of the same age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the December 2024 failure, although the provided record does not specify the exact defect. Given the low mileage and age of the Tiguan, check for degradation of rubber-based suspension bushes and bushings, which can crack over time even without heavy use. You should also inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rust on the braking system if they sit for extended periods.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 60,227 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that any previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. While the record shows a single failure in early December 2024, the immediate pass the following day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-useage profile, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over the ten-year period. Between November 2022 at 42,112 miles and December 2023 at 48,114 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles, followed by a 12,113-mile interval between December 2023 and November 2025. This low mileage generally suggests less wear on high-stress drivetrain components and engine internals compared to higher-mileage examples of the same age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the December 2024 failure, although the provided record does not specify the exact defect. Given the low mileage and age of the Tiguan, check for degradation of rubber-based suspension bushes and bushings, which can crack over time even without heavy use. You should also inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rust on the braking system if they sit for extended periods.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Tiguan (SW02 ABW) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2022 and November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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