2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DM09 AGE

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable and positive maintenance history. The most recent test on June 6, 2024 at 80,695 miles resulted in a clean pass, continuing a trend of zero defects over the last five years. This consistency suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevented the mechanical or structural failures typically seen in MOT advisories. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,764 miles per year. Between February 2021 at 36,698 miles and February 2024 at 77,016 miles, the car covered 40,318 miles, showing steady and moderate usage patterns. The jump of 3,679 miles between February 2024 and June 2024 indicates a more recent increase in frequent use. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage examples of this era. While the clean MOT record indicates no immediate failures, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. The vehicle has likely sat periodically, so you should check the rubber-based components such as suspension bushes and bushings for cracking or perish. The brakes should also be examined for corrosion on the discs, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface pitting or seized calipers. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for early-stage rust remains a standard requirement for a Volkswagen of this age, despite the lack of recorded faults in the official history.