2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 4MOTION 2.0L Heavy oil · TE55 MCV

The Volkswagen Tiguan presents in robust mechanical condition, supported by a spotless MOT history that indicates a stable and conscientious maintenance trend. In the most recent test conducted on December 20, 2025, at 103,924 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet mirrors the preceding seven annual examinations dating back to July 2017, where the car secured consecutive passes without a single advisory notice issued by the testers. Such a pristine record is exceptionally rare for a fourteen-year-old diesel sport utility vehicle and demonstrates consistent pre-test servicing by previous keepers. The recorded mileage accrual sits at approximately 7,423 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK averages for a diesel 4motion model. Annual usage remained remarkably steady through the late 2010s and early 2020s, hovering between roughly 2,500 and 13,000 miles per year. A minor scheduling shift occurred between the July 2019 test at 85,330 miles and the November 2021 test at 95,794 miles, resulting in an extended twenty-eight-month test interval. Despite this longer gap, the vehicle successfully maintained its mechanical integrity and passed the subsequent inspection without issue. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the heavy drivetrain and suspension components typical of all-wheel-drive Volkswagen platforms, despite the lack of formal test advisories. The Haldex four-wheel-drive system and manual or automatic gearbox require verification for smooth engagement and fluid leaks, given the 103,924-mile total. The underside warrants a thorough ramp inspection for subframe corrosion and brake line degradation, while suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked physically for wear despite their historic clean bill of health.