2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · PJ18 CPU

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 15 April 2026 at 32,690 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a period of recurring advisories in earlier years, suggesting the previous owner addressed those items rather than letting them deteriorate. The most recent test, conducted just over two months ago, confirms the vehicle currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards with no outstanding concerns. The mileage profile tells an unusual story for an eight-year-old vehicle. At roughly 4,086 miles per year, this Tiguan has covered far less than the UK average of approximately 10,000 miles annually. The record shows a steady but slow accumulation: 12,267 miles by April 2022, 17,239 by April 2023, 21,462 by April 2024, 27,402 by April 2025, and 32,690 by April 2026. That final year saw the largest single jump at 5,288 miles, which may indicate a change in ownership or usage pattern. Low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises questions about prolonged standing periods, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. The recurring theme across the 2022 and 2024 tests was tyre perishing and cracking on all four wheels, flagged as advisories rather than outright failures. Both years noted deep cracking or perishing across the nearside and offside fronts and rears simultaneously, which points to a set of tyres that aged together rather than wearing from use. The fact that no tyre defects appeared in 2025 or 2026 strongly implies the entire set was replaced, a positive sign of responsible upkeep. The 2022 test also flagged a worn and pitted nearside front brake disc, and the 2024 test flagged the offside front brake disc in similar condition, both noted as corroded on the inner surface. This pattern is consistent with a vehicle that sat idle for extended periods, allowing moisture to settle on disc faces without being scrubbed by regular braking. The clean 2025 and 2026 results suggest the discs and pads were renewed. A buyer inspecting this Tiguan in person should focus on the structural condition of the underside and suspension components, given the corrosion history on brake discs during low-use years. Check the inner faces of both front brake discs for any returning pitting or lipping, and inspect the tyre sidewalls and date codes to confirm the current set's age and origin. Examine the subframe, suspension bushes, and coil springs for any signs of surface corrosion or cracking that can develop on vehicles with prolonged standing periods. The clean recent MOT is reassuring, but the earlier record shows this car needed attention on consumable safety items that a low-mileage lifestyle can quietly accelerate.