2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FV16 FMM

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on its official DVSA MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 6 October 2025 at 122,729 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health extends back through the 2024 and 2022 tests, both of which also passed with no defects. The only anomaly in the record is a failed test on 5 October 2023 at 97,397 miles, but notably no defects were recorded for that failure, suggesting the vehicle may have been submitted prematurely or failed on an administrative or emissions-readiness basis rather than a mechanical fault. The very next day, 6 October 2023, the same vehicle passed at 97,441 miles with no defects, confirming the issue was transient. The overall trajectory shows a vehicle that has been maintained to a consistently high standard across multiple annual tests. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained, heavy use. Between the October 2022 test at 82,764 miles and the October 2025 test at 122,729 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 40,000 miles in three years, averaging over 13,000 miles per year. This is above the typical annual average of roughly 12,273 miles calculated over the vehicle's full ten-year life. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests alone accounts for 12,424 miles in twelve months, confirming the vehicle is being driven hard and regularly. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record, and the MOT entries appear at consistent annual intervals around early October, suggesting the owner maintains a predictable testing schedule. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should approach this Tiguan with clear eyes about what high-mileage use implies. At 122,729 miles, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, suspension bushes, and coil springs are well within their wear-out window regardless of whether a tester flagged them. The absence of advisories in the MOT history is encouraging but does not guarantee these parts are in good condition today, particularly given the 2025 test is now over eight months old. A thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, especially on the subframe, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, is warranted given the mileage and the vehicle's age. Front and rear suspension should be checked for play in the bushes and drop links, common wear items on the Tiguan platform at this mileage. The drivetrain and braking system deserve equal scrutiny. With over 120,000 miles on the clock, the turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel, and dual-clutch gearbox if automatic should be evaluated for any signs of wear, hesitation, or rough engagement. Binding calipers and uneven brake disc wear are common on heavily used Tiguans and may not have been present at the October 2025 test but could have developed since. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic, including a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes, would provide the most reliable picture of the vehicle's current mechanical condition beyond what the MOT record alone can reveal.