2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace SE NAV TDI 4M SA 2.0L Diesel · BL55 OOM

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 February 2026 with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, sitting just over four months before today's date of 18 June 2026, which means the vehicle's roadworthiness certification is current and highly relevant. The preceding test on 3 February 2024 at 78,273 miles also passed without advisories or failures, reinforcing a consistent pattern of defect-free operation across the two most recent inspections. The mileage progression tells a clear story of regular but moderate use. Between the July 2022 pass at 54,293 miles and the February 2024 pass at 78,273 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 24,000 miles over roughly nineteen months, averaging around 1,250 miles per month. That is a steady rate of accumulation for a family diesel SUV and suggests sustained daily or long-distance use rather than prolonged periods of dormancy. The gap between the February 2024 test and the February 2026 test lacks an intervening recorded mileage, so the exact distance covered in that two-year window cannot be confirmed from the available data alone. The two recorded failures, on 27 June 2022 at 53,879 miles and 25 January 2024 at 77,727 miles, both show no defects listed in the supplied record, which is unusual and may indicate administrative or data-entry anomalies rather than genuine mechanical faults. Without specific defect codes to analyse, no recurring mechanical or structural pattern can be identified from the failure entries themselves. The clean passes that followed each failure suggest any issues were promptly rectified before the retest. A prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas most likely to deteriorate on a seven-year-old diesel SUV of this type. Examine the subframe, inner wing arches, and sill edges for corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age. Check the condition of front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs for wear or weeping. Inspect the 4MOTION drivetrain by listening for clunks during tight turns and checking the rear differential fluid service history. Test the braking system for uneven pad wear or binding calipers, and verify that the DPF regeneration cycles complete properly by monitoring exhaust smoke under load. A short drive will reveal whether the dual-clutch gearbox shifts cleanly through all gears, which is a known wear item on this platform.