2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Life TSI 1.5L Petrol · GY22 PHK

The official DVSA record for this 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan contains only a single MOT entry dated 4 July 2025, which shows two contradictory outcomes issued on the same day — one recorded as a Pass with no defects, and a separate entry logged as a Fail, also with no defects recorded. Because the failure carries no advisory or defect detail, there is no technical information explaining why the vehicle was refused a certificate on that occasion, yet it ultimately passed at the same inspection. This dual entry prevents any clear assessment of a maintenance trend; the record is too sparse to identify whether the vehicle is stable, worsening, or improving, and the absence of any defect notes means no component wear has been formally documented by a tester. At 19,193 miles over roughly four years of service, annual mileage of around 4,800 miles is notably low for a Tiguan of this age. Such low usage can mean reduced wear on major drivetrain components, but it can also indicate long standing periods, which often accelerates corrosion on underbody components, brake discs, and suspension parts through lack of regular movement. The single test in July 2025 leaves a substantial gap between the vehicle's registration and its first recorded inspection, so any mechanical deterioration between new vehicle delivery and mid-2025 is not captured in the MOT history provided. A buyer should arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection rather than rely on the MOT data alone, given the conflicting results and absence of defect notes. Particular physical attention should be paid to the brake system — discs and pads can corrode or seize during low-mileage use — and to the suspension, including coil springs, bushes, and shock absorbers, which may have degraded from standing. The underbody and structural areas should be examined for corrosion, the exhaust for emissions compliance and mounting integrity, and the tyres checked for age-related cracking even if tread depth is adequate. With only one test pair on file and no advisories to interpret, the mechanical verdict remains inconclusive from the MOT record alone. Buying score: 45. Risk level: High.