2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FV64 KGA

This Volkswagen Tiguan’s most recent MOT test, conducted just six months ago on 2025-11-14, confirms it passed without any defects—though the duplicate entry of a concurrent fail at the same mileage suggests a possible administrative error rather than a genuine mechanical issue. The absence of advisories or recurring faults in the past two tests indicates the vehicle has not experienced any systematic failures in brakes, suspension, or emissions systems during this period. However, the double-testing in November 2025 raises caution, as it implies either a rushed inspection or a minor oversight that required immediate re-testing. Without further context, there is no evidence of worsening conditions, but the lack of advisories in prior tests means no prior issues were noted to warrant proactive attention. The recorded mileage of 72,018 miles over 12 years aligns closely with average usage for this vehicle’s age, averaging around 6,000 miles annually. There are no significant gaps in service intervals that would suggest prolonged neglect, nor are there abrupt jumps in mileage that would indicate aggressive driving. The most notable pattern is the identical mileage (65,842 vs. 65,847) for the failed and passed tests in November 2023, suggesting either a temporary mechanical issue resolved before re-testing or a clerical duplication. This consistency in mileage accumulation implies the vehicle has been driven regularly without extreme wear patterns. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension components—particularly the rear coil springs and bushes—since these are common failure points in Tiguan models of this age. The brakes, including caliper binding and disc thickness, should be checked for uneven wear, as the lack of advisories does not preclude gradual degradation. Corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and the subframe is also worth examining, as structural integrity can degrade silently over time. The absence of emissions-related failures does not rule out minor catalytic converter or lambda sensor issues, so a smoke test or diagnostic scan would be prudent. Finally, the battery and alternator should be tested, as electrical faults can sometimes go unnoticed until they cause intermittent failures.