2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · BL18 NPZ

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 June 2026 at 69,763 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the 2025 test faced a minor restriction due to a child seat preventing a full seatbelt inspection, the subsequent clean pass suggests the owner maintains a consistent standard of upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,720 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 41,201 miles and the June 2026 test at 69,763 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 28,500 miles. This steady accumulation suggests typical domestic use rather than extreme long-distance commuting, which is generally beneficial for the drivetrain and suspension components as it prevents the rapid corrosion-related degradation associated with long-term stationary vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system and tyres. The 2023 test at 48,000 miles flagged thin rear brake pads and both rear tyres being close to the legal limit with edge wear. While these are consumable items, they indicate a need to verify that the current discs are not scoring or thinning and that the rear alignment is not causing uneven tyre wear. Given the lack of structural or corrosion advisories across the record, the vehicle appears to have been well-looked after beyond basic wear items.