2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · MT09 MFA

The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 May 2025 at 76,935 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from February 2022 through February 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 7 February 2023 at 63,785 miles that was immediately retested the same day and passed with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. Recorded mileage sits at 76,935 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 4,526 miles per year. The owner covered 7,324 miles between the February 2022 test at 56,411 miles and the February 2023 test at 63,785 miles, then 5,825 miles to the February 2024 test at 69,610 miles, and 7,325 miles to the May 2025 test. This is low yearly use for the age. The clean record across all tests shows no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, and the sparse history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Low mileage with likely long standing periods raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, and hidden subframe corrosion not caught in a pass-with-no-defects test. The same-day fail and pass in February 2023 warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code to confirm it was paperwork rather than a masked defect. Given the Tiguan's light use and unbroken pass record, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The absence of recurring advisories suggests no worsening mechanical trend. Verify service history and inspect underside structural integrity before purchase.