2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FD16 UOS

This 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 July 2025 at 86,303 miles with zero defects. The most recent test is now nearly eleven months old, so a fresh inspection is advisable to confirm nothing has deteriorated since. The record shows a clear resolution of earlier faults, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures, which suggests attentive ownership in recent years. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between 31 March 2022 at 61,220 miles and 11 July 2024 at 78,033 miles, the car covered roughly 16,800 miles in just over two years, averaging around 8,400 miles annually. The final jump to 86,303 miles by 16 July 2025 adds another 8,270 miles in twelve months, keeping the annualised figure near the typical 8,600-mile benchmark. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would indicate long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The only notable cluster of defects appeared in the June 2023 failure at 71,151 miles, where all four tyres were worn close to the legal limit on their edges. Edge wear on all four corners points to either sustained under-inflation, aggressive cornering habits, or worn suspension bushes and tracking misalignment. The simultaneous horn, washer, and SRS lamp faults suggest a period of deferred basic upkeep, though all were rectified before the clean retest on 1 July 2023. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry, as well as checking the condition of the brake discs and pads given the mileage. An underbody examination for corrosion around the subframe, sills, and rear trailing arms is also prudent on a vehicle of this age.