2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · V8 MMJ

The official MOT history for this 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a broadly stable roadworthiness position, anchored by the most recent pass on 5 November 2025 at the recorded mileage of 111,241. Across the five tests spanning November 2022 to November 2025, four recorded passes and one failure, the latter dated 21 November 2024 with no defects listed in the summary. No advisories or advisories-related notes are recorded on any of the passes, which suggests that at the moment of each test the vehicle met the minimum statutory standards. However, a clean MOT history should not be conflated with evidence of proactive mechanical upkeep, as the test is a snapshot of specific items rather than a comprehensive service record. At roughly 111,241 miles over nine years, this Tiguan has averaged around 12,360 miles annually, which is high for a vehicle of its age. The absence of any recorded failures beyond the November 2024 entry, combined with the consistent annual testing cadence, indicates the car has been in regular use rather than left standing. The mileage gap between the November 2024 tests and the November 2025 pass reflects roughly a year of additional driving, continuing the steady accumulation pattern. With higher mileage of this nature, accelerated wear on timing chain components, dual-clutch mechatronics, turbocharger and suspension bushes is typical for this generation of Tiguan, even when MOT records show no flagged defects. Although the test record shows no advisories, a prospective buyer should carry out a targeted physical inspection. The rear brake calipers and electronic parking brake mechanism on the Tiguan are known to bind and seize with high mileage, so a rolling road check or visual examination of pad and disc wear is worthwhile. Diesel particulate filter condition, EGR valve function, and exhaust emissions compliance should be verified through a live diagnostic scan, as these will not always show in an MOT summary. Inspect the coil springs, suspension arms, and anti-roll bar links for cracking or corrosion, particularly around the rear axle, and examine underbody and wheel-arch structural areas for rust given the annual mileage and likely exposure to winter road treatments. Finally, request evidence of cambelt and dual-clutch oil servicing, as these are not assessed during an MOT but represent the largest foreseeable mechanical outlays on a high-mileage example. Given the limited fault information available in the MOT summary and the high recorded mileage, the buying score is set at 52 with a Medium risk_level, reflecting uncertainty around service history depth and known model-specific wear points rather than any proven defect in the test record.