2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DA16 NWF

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 April 2025 at 78,299 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards on that date. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the available history. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a decade-old vehicle. Between the November 2022 test at 38,204 miles and the April 2024 test at 61,078 miles, the car covered approximately 22,874 miles in seventeen months, averaging around 1,345 miles per month. The subsequent period from April 2024 to April 2025 shows zero recorded mileage increase, which is unusual. This may indicate the vehicle was stored, used very sparingly, or that the April 2025 test was conducted at the same mileage as a prior failed attempt recorded on the same day. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection. The absence of advisories across all five tests is encouraging, but it does not eliminate the need to check consumable wear items. Inspect the tyre tread depth and sidewalls, brake disc thickness and pad condition, and all suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration. Examine the underside for corrosion, particularly on the subframe, sills, and around mounting points. Verify that the exhaust system is free from leaks and that all lights, wipers, and washers function correctly. A test drive should confirm smooth gear changes, no clutch slip, and that the steering tracks straight without pulling or excessive play.