2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · CE66 HWM

Across seven recorded DVSA tests between November 2019 and November 2025, this 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a generally clean roadworthiness profile, with a single failure and a cluster of advisories concentrated on the rear braking system and rear tyres. Six of the seven tests resulted in a pass, and the most recent examination on 26 November 2025 was passed with no defects recorded, continuing a run of clean results that stretches back to 2022. The earlier failure in November 2019 was isolated to an offside front tyre being incorrectly fitted in accordance with the sidewall instructions, a fitting error rather than an underlying mechanical defect, and the rear tyres that prompted advisories in the same test have not reappeared as a concern in subsequent years. The recurring theme of advisories on the rear brake discs and pads, however, is worth noting. These advisories first appeared in November 2023 and have not been repeated since, which suggests the components were either replaced or have remained within serviceable limits through the following two test cycles. With 82,601 miles recorded over approximately ten years, this Tiguan has accumulated around 8,260 miles annually, a rate that is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and segment. The MOT history shows annual testing from 2019 onwards with no prolonged gaps, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent rather than showing any sharp spikes or extended stationary periods. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been in regular use throughout the period covered by the records, which generally allows for steady wear on consumables and predictable service intervals rather than the accelerated degradation often seen on very high mileage vehicles or the drying and perishing of seals associated with long periods of standing. Given the annual mileage, the braking, suspension, and drivetrain components would be expected to show moderate wear consistent with a vehicle that has covered just over eighty thousand miles. For a prospective buyer, the rear brake disc and pad advisories from the 2023 test are the most relevant items to investigate, as they were noted as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened at that stage. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping from the rear wheels under light braking, feel for any pulsing through the brake pedal that could indicate disc run-out, and check for any pulling to one side which might suggest a binding rear caliper. Visually inspect the rear discs through the wheel spokes for a pronounced lip on the outer edge and visible scoring, as discs that were already pitted in 2023 will have continued to wear over the intervening two years and may now be approaching the manufacturer's minimum thickness. The rear tyre advisories from 2019, relating to tyres going out of shape, are unlikely to be a current concern given the passage of time, but it remains worth confirming that the current rear tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth, and that they show even wear across the full width, which would indicate correct rear wheel alignment. The November 2019 failure regarding the offside front tyre is unlikely to have any lasting consequence, as it related to the fitting orientation rather than the tyre itself, but it does serve as a reminder to check that any replacement tyres are fitted according to the sidewall directional or asymmetric markings, particularly on a four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive Tiguan variant where incorrect fitting can affect handling and traction. Beyond the items flagged in the MOT record, a test drive should include a careful assessment of the suspension, as no advisories have been recorded but the components will have covered substantial mileage. Listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly when turning, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links or control arm bushes, and feel for any vagueness in the steering or uneven tyre wear on the front wheels. Given the clean and stable MOT record of the past two years, this vehicle appears to be a reasonably sound candidate, though a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the rear braking system and a thorough road test would provide additional confidence before committing to purchase.