2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FL59 AHJ

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents a current roadworthy status with a passed MOT on 13 February 2026 at 183,350 miles showing no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the recent three-year window, with every eventual pass clearing the test after a same-day or near-date failure that logged no defects. This pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than any worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2009 vehicle, rising from 180,009 miles at the 30 January 2024 pass to 181,748 miles by the 31 January 2025 failure and then to 183,350 miles at the February 2026 pass. That equates to roughly 1,100 to 1,600 miles per year across the recorded period, well below the implied annual average of 10,785 and suggesting light recent use. The DVSA history is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or defects ever noted, so the record gives little insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and 183,350 miles on the odometer. The repeated failures with no defects recorded on 31 January 2025 and 13 February 2026 imply the car was presented without a fault but initially rejected, so verify the V5C and test certificate details match to rule out clerical mismatch. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close examination despite the clean MOT slate, as 17-year-old VW models often develop rust at sills and subframes unseen by the annual test. Treat the absence of advisories as a sign of passed tests, not proof of component health, and budget for tyres, wiper blades and fluid changes as routine consumables on a high-mileage Tiguan.