2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DC12 HDU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a clean testing record over the last three years. Following a mechanical failure in June 2021, the Tiguan passed three consecutive annual inspections without any recorded defects. The most recent test conducted on June 2024 at 172,343 miles showed no faults, indicating that the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum safety and environmental standards required by the DVSA. At 172,343 miles, this 14-year-old vehicle has covered a significant distance, averaging approximately 12,300 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with the vehicle covering between 5,500 and 7,500 miles between each annual from 2021 to 2024. This regular interval suggests consistent road use rather than long periods of inactivity, which typically prevents the degradation of rubber components and brake seals. The lack of advisories in the recent records suggests a proactive approach to addressing wear items. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension system, given the previously fractured nearside front coil spring recorded in 2021 at 155,539 miles. High-mileage German SUVs of this era often experience accelerated wear on control arm bushes and shock absorbers. While the MOT history is clean, the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of brake pipe integrity and structural corrosion on the chassis rails, as the MOT test only inspects for significant decay rather than general surface rust.