2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AC03 NJC

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 April 2025 at 29,712 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed test with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in April 2024 at 26,036 miles, May 2023 at 23,757 miles, and May 2022 at 21,240 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories, indicating no worsening condition across the recorded history. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 2016 vehicle. Over the three years from May 2022 to April 2025 the odometer advanced only 8,472 miles, averaging roughly 2,824 miles per year. The gap between the May 2023 and April 2024 tests shows 2,279 miles covered, with similar low accumulation in other periods. Such low totals suggest extended standing periods, which can permit corrosion or perished rubber components despite the clean MOT record. A buyer should still inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizing caused by infrequent movement. Standing vehicles often develop flat-spotted tyres and degraded fluid in the brake lines and drivetrain. The exhaust emissions and structural integrity under the sills should be checked for rust given the car's age and low use. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests implies previous owners addressed wear before each examination or the car saw gentle driving. Verify the April 2025 failure was a clerical error with the selling garage, and commission a pre-purchase inspection to confirm the underside and mechanical components match the clean documentary history.