2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FG68 XTM

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 53,702 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed test with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in December 2024 at 49,331 miles, December 2023 at 42,480 miles, and November 2022 at 34,440 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The mileage pattern sits at roughly 6,700 miles per year across eight years, a typical figure for the vehicle's age. From the November 2022 test at 34,440 miles to the December 2023 test at 42,480 miles the car covered 8,040 miles. Annual use then eased to 6,851 miles by December 2024 and 4,371 miles by December 2025. The record shows no rapid accumulation or standing gaps that would flag abnormal drivetrain or suspension stress. No recurring faults, advisories, or structural concerns appear across the five tests. The clean sheet means previous owners kept basic upkeep current, with no skipped tyre, brake, or corrosion issues reaching the tester's attention. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as MOT passes with no defects do not measure component life remaining. Given the low annual mileage and consistent clean tests, the Tiguan shows no warning signs of worsening mechanical condition. Verify the December 2025 fail-with-no-defects entry with DVSA to confirm it was a clerical error before purchase.