2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · FL18 BTO

The maintenance trend for this 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is stable, presenting a clean bill of health across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 2 February 2026 at 99,629 miles passed with zero defects recorded. Curiously, the DVSA record also lists a failure on that exact same date and mileage, though notably without any defects attached, suggesting a data entry anomaly or an aborted test rather than a mechanical fault. Regardless, the vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate with no advisories or failures to indicate deteriorating mechanical condition. The mileage accumulation is notably high for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 12,454 miles annually, though the recent rate sits closer to 15,500 miles per year. Between 27 January 2024 at 68,654 miles and 6 February 2025 at 83,915 miles, the Tiguan covered 15,261 miles, a figure that repeated almost exactly with 15,714 miles added by the 2026 test at 99,629 miles. This consistent, high-speed accumulation points to sustained motorway or long-distance driving rather than short urban trips, which typically subjects consumables like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes to steady, predictable wear rather than the severe corrosion often seen on city-runabouts. Despite the clean MOT record, the high mileage demands a focused physical inspection of the drivetrain and underbody. Buyers should scrutinise the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of premature fatigue, alongside checking the brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding, common issues on heavily used Tiguans. The exhaust system and DPF require a thorough assessment to ensure the emissions system remains intact and unclogged. A structural inspection of the underbody and subframes is also prudent to rule out any corrosion or stress fractures that might not yet trigger an MOT failure but could compromise long-term structural integrity.