2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DO02 ALS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean testing record over the last three years. Following a brief failure in late 2021, the Tiguan has passed three consecutive tests without any recorded defects or advisories. The most recent test in November 2024 at 177,469 miles confirms that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal standards for operation with no mechanical or structural failures flagged. At 177,469 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a diesel of this age. The data shows consistent use, with a 14,500-mile interval between December 2022 and December 2023, and another 10,324 miles between December 2023 and November 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which often prevents seal degradation and carbon issues. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the buyer must focus on high-mileage components inherent to the Tiguan platform. A physical inspection should target the suspension geometry, specifically control arms and coil springs, which frequently suffer significant wear beyond 170,000 miles. Given the age of the vehicle, checking the chassis for structural corrosion on the subframes and brake lines is essential, as the MOT only identifies rust once it reaches a threshold of integrity loss.