2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DC66 DLK

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 12 December 2025 at 76,805 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. A prior failure on 4 December 2025 at 76,687 miles listed no defects, indicating the car was likely presented with incomplete documentation or a minor administrative non-compliance rather than a mechanical defect. The recorded mileage of 76,805 against a 2016 build equates to roughly 7,680 miles per year, which sits within typical use for this age of vehicle. Annual tests from December 2022 at 68,694 miles through to December 2025 show steady accumulation: 70,969 in 2023, 74,089 in 2024, and 76,805 in 2025. The record is sparse but clean, with no gaps exceeding twelve months and no sudden jumps in mileage that would suggest harsh commercial use or neglected storage. Given the absence of flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of these components. Standing periods implied by lower annual mileage can accelerate perishing of rubber mounts and seizing of calipers even when test results read clear. The December 2025 failure with no defects recorded warrants verification of the original refusal reason and confirmation that all paperwork was correctly resolved before purchase. A pre-purchase check should prioritise underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions, as ten-year-old VAG vehicles commonly develop mild corrosion at sill and subframe junctions not always caught in a pass. The clean MOT lineage implies reasonable upkeep by prior owners, but it does not substitute for a physical appraisal of consumable condition.