2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AB66 ABL

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. In the September 2025 test at 53,475 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least 2021. The absence of any advisories across five consecutive annual tests indicates the previous keeper addressed wear before each examination and the mechanical condition has not degraded over time. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show 33,003 miles in September 2021 rising to 37,409 in September 2022, 42,368 in September 2023, 47,003 in September 2024, and 53,475 in September 2025. That equates to roughly 5,300 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. Such low yearly coverage suggests extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion to form on structural members and brake discs even when the car passes its test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounting points given the likelihood of damp stagnation from infrequent movement. The tester logged no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust issues, yet standing vehicles often develop surface rust unseen during a pass. Verify the brake discs and handbrake mechanism operate freely after storage. Check tyre sidewalls for perishing from age rather than tread wear, and confirm the cambelt interval matches Volkswagen's low-mileage time recommendation. The clean MOT history reflects responsible upkeep, but low use demands scrutiny of components that degrade on the clock, not the odometer.