2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FP17 PXK

This 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a clean MOT record with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 91,891 miles passed with zero defects recorded, as did every preceding annual test. The only anomaly is a failed test on 5 July 2022 at 39,746 miles where no defects were recorded, which likely reflects a data entry issue or an aborted test rather than a genuine mechanical failure, given it passed on the same day at virtually identical mileage. Across five years of testing, no advisories or defects have been flagged, suggesting consistent upkeep and no recurring mechanical concerns. The mileage pattern tells an interesting story. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the car covered approximately 7,543 miles, a modest annual figure. However, the following year saw a sharp acceleration to roughly 19,986 miles, and the year after that jumped again to around 24,615 miles. This trajectory indicates the vehicle has transitioned from lighter use to significantly heavier annual mileage in recent years, likely reflecting a change in ownership pattern or usage type such as long-distance commuting or commercial deployment. The current total of 91,891 miles over nine years averages out at roughly 10,210 miles per year, but the recent rate of accumulation is well above that average. Despite the clean paperwork, the steep increase in annual mileage over the last two years warrants a focused physical inspection. At over 91,000 miles with heavier recent use, a buyer should examine the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and inspect the exhaust system for corrosion or blowing joints. The tyres deserve close scrutiny for uneven tread wear that could indicate alignment issues or neglected rotation. The DSG gearbox, if fitted, should have its service history verified, as this is a known maintenance item on the Tiguan that falls outside the MOT scope. Underbody corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and sills, should be checked given the vehicle's age and the possibility of sustained high-mileage use in recent seasons. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but the mileage acceleration pattern means a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains a sensible precaution.