2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TSI Phev S-A Hybrid electric (clean) · AF25 LHM

As a brand-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan registered recently, this vehicle does not yet possess an official DVSA MOT test history, as it falls well within the three-year exemption window from mandatory testing applicable to most passenger cars in the United Kingdom. Consequently, there are no recorded pass or fail outcomes, advisory notices, or defect entries available for evaluation. While this absence of MOT data is entirely expected for a vehicle of this age rather than indicative of any underlying concern, it does mean there is no formal DVSA evidence against which to verify the Tiguan's ongoing roadworthiness or maintenance trajectory at this stage. The recorded mileage for this vehicle is not available, which prevents any meaningful analysis of its annual usage rates or mechanical wear patterns relative to its age. For a model introduced in 2025, the absence of mileage data is not unusual given its new status, and any subsequent MOT records generated in future years will provide the first reliable benchmarks against which to gauge whether the vehicle is being driven within typical parameters or subjected to unusually high or low annual mileages. A buyer should therefore verify the current odometer reading independently and request any available service history documentation directly from the supplying dealer or previous keeper to establish a baseline. Given the absence of any MOT defect history, prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection appropriate for a vehicle of this age and likely low accumulated mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the tyres, as even lightly used vehicles can exhibit sidewall perishing or cracking from age, and the manufacturing date code on the tyre sidewall should be checked to ensure the rubber compound has not degraded. The Plug-in Hybrid powertrain warrants specific attention to the high-voltage battery state of health, the charging cable and port condition, and the 12-volt auxiliary battery, which can deteriorate from standing rather than active use. Brake discs and calipers should be examined for any signs of corrosion or seizing, as vehicles that have stood for extended periods are particularly prone to binding calipers and surface oxidation on the discs, which can produce shudder or uneven braking feel on initial test drives. Additionally, although the Tiguan is recent, time-based servicing remains critical regardless of mileage covered. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should typically be renewed every two years irrespective of use, while coolant systems, transmission oil, and the hybrid-specific components such as the e-machine oil and reduction gearbox fluid all carry manufacturer-recommended change intervals that are calendar rather than purely mileage dependent. A test drive should include careful listening for any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, checking for pulling under braking which would indicate binding calipers, and verifying smooth engagement of the automatic transmission and transitions between electric and hybrid driving modes. Confirmation that the vehicle has been registered with Volkswagen UK and benefits from the remaining balance of the manufacturer's warranty, roadside assistance cover, and any included servicing plans should also be obtained from the supplying retailer to provide ongoing mechanical assurance beyond the absence of MOT data at this early stage in the vehicle's life.