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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · 56 VJH

56 VJH

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 33,237 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Year / Origin
2016
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
33,237 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 December 2025 at 33,237 miles. The most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards. This unbroken string of passes since late 2022 suggests a diligent owner who addresses issues promptly, though the absence of recorded defects offers no insight into preventative maintenance like fluid changes or belt replacements. With a recorded mileage of 33,237 miles over roughly ten years, the vehicle has covered approximately 3,324 miles annually, which is exceptionally low for its age. The MOT history reflects this minimal usage, showing consistent increments of roughly 3,000 to 3,700 miles per year between 2022 and 2025. The mileage progression from 22,386 miles in December 2022 to 33,237 miles in December 2025 confirms steady, light use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. Such low annual mileage typically limits wear on consumables like brake discs and suspension components, though it can lead to deterioration of rubber parts and tyres due to age rather than use. Despite the pristine MOT record, the lack of advisories means the tester has not flagged any borderline wear items, leaving the buyer to verify the condition of age-sensitive components independently. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of tyres and suspension bushes, which can perish and crack from standing still rather than wearing out from friction. The anomaly of a failed test on 7 December 2022 at 22,386 miles, followed by an immediate pass on the same day with no recorded defects, warrants clarification from the seller, though it likely indicates a minor rectification, such as a blown bulb or low washer fluid. Ultimately, the MOT data depicts a mechanically sound vehicle, but the low-mileage profile demands scrutiny of rubber hoses, brake fluid moisture content, and exhaust condition to ensure prolonged inactivity has not caused latent deterioration.
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56 VJH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 33,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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56 VJH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 13:23
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (56 VJH) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

56 VJH Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202222,386 mi
  2. 07/12/202222,386 mi
  3. 18/12/202326,118 mi+3,732 mi
  4. 18/12/202429,796 mi+3,678 mi
  5. 15/12/202533,237 mi+3,441 mi

Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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