2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AF14 BEY

The Volkswagen Tiguan currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 20 April 2026 at 63,837 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, repeating a pattern seen on 20 February 2025 at 54,826 miles and 26 February 2024 at 52,709 miles, where failures with no listed defects preceded passes the following day. This repeated fail-then-pass behaviour with no advisories logged suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than a worsening mechanical trend, though the lack of recorded faults limits diagnostic confidence. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 2014 vehicle. From the February 2024 test at 52,709 miles to the February 2025 test at 54,832 miles the car covered just 2,123 miles, then 9,005 miles to the April 2026 test at 63,837 miles. Annual averages sit near 5,320 miles. The sparse record with clean passes and no advisories gives little insight into consumable wear, but low standing mileage can mask degraded suspension bushes, corroding brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged disuse. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of the braking system, including discs and caliper operation, given the repeated unexplained failures. Suspension components such as coil springs and trailing arm bushes warrant close checking for corrosion and fatigue. Exhaust emissions and structural underbody integrity should be assessed on a ramp, as the MOT data offers no visibility of hidden rust or worn mounts. Given the three failure entries with zero defects noted, verify the V5C and DVSA test certificates to confirm the car was genuinely presented and not mislogged. The low mileage implies gentle motoring, yet the odd test history means a pre-purchase mechanical appraisal is essential before commitment.