2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · EJ63 UPL

The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a clean bill of health as of its most recent MOT on 10 December 2025 at 39,648 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The maintenance trend over the last five years is clearly improving. Between December 2021 and December 2023, the tester repeatedly flagged perishing and edge wear across multiple tyres, yet these advisories vanished entirely in the 2024 and 2025 tests. That progression suggests the previous owner addressed the rubber in a sustained manner rather than ignoring slow deterioration. No corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions defects have ever appeared on the record. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of gentle use. The vehicle has covered roughly 4,571 miles per year on average across its life, well below the UK typical annual figure of around 8,000 miles. The annual increments between tests are remarkably steady: 4,227 miles between December 2021 and December 2022, 4,973 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, 4,684 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and 4,571 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. The MOT record itself is complete and consecutive with no missing years, which is a positive indicator of continuous upkeep. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should still inspect the tyre sidewalls closely for renewed cracking or perishing, particularly if the car has stood idle since the December 2025 test. Low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods can develop flat-spotting and sidewall degradation that a single annual test may not capture between test dates. The underbody and suspension bushes deserve attention too. Short, infrequent trips can accelerate corrosion on subframes and brake lines even when mileage remains low, and the absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee structural components are free from surface rust or early-stage deterioration. A brief road test focusing on brake feel and suspension compliance over speed bumps will confirm whether the mechanical condition matches the paper record.