2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · N88 YAJ

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable maintenance trend, passing its most recent MOT on 28 October 2025 at 61,920 miles with only minor advisories. Both rear tyres showed slight damage, cracking, and perishing with undulation around the inner edge, a recurring issue also noted in the October 2023 test. The tester also flagged a child seat obstructing the full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, which is a fitment issue rather than a mechanical defect. Overall, the vehicle has remained consistently roadworthy across its recent tests, with no serious structural or safety-critical failures recorded. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,200 miles per year is typical for a vehicle of this age, and the recorded intervals show steady, predictable use. Between the October 2023 test at 41,107 miles and the October 2024 test at 50,979 miles, approximately 9,872 miles were covered in twelve months. The gap from October 2024 to October 2025 shows no mileage increase, suggesting the vehicle may have been standing or used very little during that period, or the 2025 test recorded the same mileage as a placeholder. A buyer should verify the true current mileage and confirm whether the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period, as prolonged sitting can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation. The recurring advisories centre on tyre condition rather than mechanical failure. Rear tyre perishing and inner-edge undulation appeared in both 2023 and 2025, while the 2023 test also flagged front tyres worn to 3mm. This pattern suggests the previous owner deferred tyre replacements beyond the ideal window, though the failures were not severe enough to cause MOT refusal. The October 2024 failure for worn front and rear brake pads, followed by a clean pass one year later, indicates the brakes were replaced promptly and have since settled without further issue. A buyer should inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres closely, particularly the rears, checking for cracking, bulging, and uneven wear that could point to suspension misalignment or worn bushes. The nearside rear seat belt should be tested with the child seat removed to confirm full retraction and locking. Given the mileage plateau between 2024 and 2025, it is worth checking the brake discs for surface corrosion and the engine oil for moisture contamination if the vehicle has indeed been sitting. The underbody and suspension mounts should be examined for corrosion, as the vehicle is now ten years old and structural integrity becomes increasingly relevant at this age.