2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · HE17 AAA

The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 at 72,823 miles resulted with no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all legal standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners proactively addressed potential mechanical issues. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per annum. A significant gap of 20,960 miles exists between the July 2021 test at 42,420 miles and the December 2022 test at 63,380 miles, which represents a period of higher usage. Since then, the mileage has stabilised, covering 5,189 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, and another 4,254 miles prior to the April 2025 test. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect which often leads to seal degradation or brake corrosion. While the MOT record is clean since the 2020 failure, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components that wear between annual tests. Given the age and the lack of recorded advisories for suspension bushes or tyre wear, the inspector should check for signs of premature rubber cracking in the control arms or shock absorbers. The brake system should be checked for uneven wear on the discs and thickness of the pads, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than the remaining life of these consumables.