2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · S70 ACL

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents a clean roadworthiness record with its most recent pass dated 30 December 2025 at 174,249 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the supplied history, with every test either passing or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical faults. The December 2025 failure at identical mileage to the pass on the same day suggests a paperwork or registration error at the test centre, not a vehicle defect. Mileage accumulation tracks high for a 2014 plate. The car covered 119,830 miles by 16 January 2024, then jumped to 159,242 miles at the 2 January 2025 test, a 39,412-mile year that far exceeds the 14,521-mile annual average. A further 15,007 miles brought it to 174,249 by December 2025. Such heavy use implies sustained motorway or business operation, placing above-average load on drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake discs. The absence of recorded advisories across all three years is unusual at this mileage and age. A buyer should not assume components are sound solely on the clean sheet. Inspect front coil springs, track rod ends, and rear suspension arms for fatigue, as these commonly degrade silently on high-mileage Tiguans without triggering MOT flags. Check brake disc thickness and caliper operation given the annual mileage. Examine underneath for structural corrosion around sills and subframe mounts, particularly where road salt exposure occurs. Confirm the 30 December 2025 dual entry reflects no outstanding vehicle identity issues before purchase. The record implies the previous keeper kept the car test-compliant but offers no evidence of proactive maintenance beyond statutory minimums.