2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Life TSI 1.5L Petrol · GL21 KZC

The vehicle currently meets the roadworthiness requirements for a 2021 Tiguan Life TSI, but the MOT history reveals a distinct pattern of maintenance that warrants immediate attention. The most recent test on 2025-12-22 at 34,532 miles was passed, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained for at least the last 11 months, which is a significant gap compared to the previous two failed tests recorded in April 2025. This suggests that the vehicle has not been kept in a consistent state of repair, likely due to the fact that the previous failed tests were conducted in April 2025 before the current inspection date. The test results show a clear deterioration in the vehicle's condition, with the most recent pass occurring at 34,532 miles, whereas the prior two failed tests were at 30,403 miles. This gap implies that the vehicle has been maintained for approximately 3.5 years, which is a very short period for a used car, and the failure to maintain a consistent record of performance suggests a lack of regular servicing. The mileage trend points to a pattern of rapid accumulation rather than stable upkeep. The vehicle has logged 34,532 miles in 2026, representing roughly 6,906 miles per year, which aligns with the typical wear rate for a 2021 Tiguan. However, the 2025-04-07 test at 30,403 miles indicates that the vehicle has been driven for over three years since the last MOT. The gap between the 2025-12-22 test and the 2025-04-07 test is 11 months, which is a substantial interval for a used car. This lack of consistent mileage data over a 11-month period suggests that the vehicle may have been driven for a significant portion of the year without any recorded MOT, or that the vehicle has been driven for a very short time since the most recent test. The 34,532 miles figure at the end of the 2026 test is the only confirmed data point, and the two previous failed tests are missing, which could indicate that the vehicle has been driven for less than 11 months since the most recent MOT. Given the recurring faults and the gap in MOT records, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear. The most serious risk is the insecure boot lid, a structural failure that requires immediate repair before the car can be driven. The 2025-04-07 test flagged a boot lid issue, which is a critical component that must be checked for corrosion or detachment. The 2025-12-22 test passed, but the 2025-04-07 test failure suggests that the vehicle has not been serviced for at least 11 months since the last MOT. This gap in maintenance history, combined with the failure to maintain a consistent mileage record, indicates that the vehicle has not been kept in a consistent state of repair. The buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear, including the boot lid, brake discs, suspension bushes, and coil springs, which are common failure points for used vehicles. The buyer should also check for corrosion on the exhaust system, which is a common issue that can be caused by the lack of regular cleaning and servicing.