2021 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Petrol · BA05 AMY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass from 4 March 2026, recorded at 71,204 miles with no defects or advisories noted. This is a clean, unqualified pass, and the previous test on 8 November 2024 at 49,951 miles was equally clear. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and consistently good, with no evidence of developing faults or neglected wear items between inspections. Nothing in the DVSA records suggests a mechanical deterioration over the last two test cycles. The mileage pattern shows steady, high-frequency use. The car is approximately five years old, averaging 14,241 miles per year, which is above the typical UK annual mileage. Between the November 2024 test and the March 2026 test, the vehicle covered roughly 21,253 miles in about sixteen months, equating to around 15,940 miles per year. That is a sustained high-usage pattern, suggesting regular motorway or long-distance driving rather than stop-start urban use. Although the MOT data is sparse with only two entries, the consistency in passing without advisories indicates the vehicle has not suffered from obvious component failures. For a pre-purchase inspection, focus on wear items that typically degrade with higher annual mileage. Brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and coil springs are prime candidates for inspection, as are the tyres for uneven tread wear. Binding calipers or worn brake discs can develop gradually and may not surface as an MOT failure until they become pronounced. The clean history is reassuring, but a thorough physical check of the underside for corrosion and a test drive to assess suspension noise and braking behaviour remains essential before committing to a purchase.