2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · J2 DEP

The Volkswagen Tiguan passed its most recent MOT on 31 October 2025 at 140,726 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a peculiar pattern of immediate pass-fail cycles. On 24 October 2025 the car failed at the same 140,726 miles with no defects listed, then passed one week later. An identical sequence occurred on 12 November 2024 at 134,596 miles, failing and passing on the same day with no faults recorded. The mileage progression reflects typical use for a 2010 vehicle. The record shows 124,531 miles at the October 2023 test, rising to 134,596 by November 2024, then 140,726 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 10,000 miles annually, consistent with the expected average. The DVSA data is sparse, with only three test years logged and no advisories or defects ever flagged across any entry. Given the clean record, no recurring mechanical faults, suspension wear, brake defects, or structural corrosion have been formally identified by testers. The repeated same-day fail-pass outcomes with zero defects suggest administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than underlying vehicle condition problems. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items such as tyre tread depth, brake disc wear, and suspension bushes, as these are not always captured in a pass result. The lack of advisories across five tests spanning 2023 to 2025 implies the previous owners maintained basic upkeep, but the absence of granular fault data limits deeper mechanical assurance. At 140,726 miles and sixteen years old, the Tiguan warrants scrutiny of age-related components including exhaust emissions integrity, coil spring fatigue, and subframe corrosion before purchase.