2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5L Petrol · AS05 AES

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend following an early life failure. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 31,642 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows three consecutive years of clean passes, indicating that once the initial issues were addressed in 2022, the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity without further degradation or recurring failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with only 3,163 miles driven between the May 2023 and May 2024 tests and another 3,172 miles in the year leading the latest inspection. Such low mileage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to flat-spotted tyres or the degradation of rubber components if the car has sat stationary for extended periods. While the MOT history is clean of recent faults, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of components affected by low-mileage use. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as vehicles that often sit unused develop uneven rust layers that cause brake judder. Inspect the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or dry rot, as rubber elements perish over time regardless of the distance driven. The failure in May 2022 at 20,028 miles was resolved immediately, and the subsequent history suggests no recurring issues since.