2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN2.0L Diesel

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 2025‑10‑02 at 90,966 miles, but the tester flagged worn suspension arm pins/bushes on both the nearside lower front and offside lower rear arms, recorded under 5.3.4(a)(i). No other defects were noted, and the car remains roadworthy. After six consecutive defect‑free years, this is the first recorded suspension wear, indicating a slight worsening trend rather than an improving one. From 2019 to 2025 the car accumulated roughly 9,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a nine‑year‑old vehicle. Annual mileage increments vary: 2022‑2023 added 11,768 miles, 2023‑2024 added 13,918 miles, while 2024‑2025 added only 3,621 miles. The most recent MOT is just under ten months old, providing a current and complete record for the past year. A buyer should inspect the suspension arm bushes for excessive play, confirm that the rear bush of each arm shows only slight deterioration, and verify that the under‑trays and covers remain fitted. A walk‑around should also check for corrosion on the chassis rails and ensure the brake discs and calipers operate without binding. A test drive is advisable to listen for any abnormal clunking or knocking from the suspension geometry. The absence of brake, exhaust or structural defects in the history suggests basic mechanical upkeep has been maintained, but the emerging suspension wear indicates that regular inspection of wear items is required to preserve long‑term roadworthiness.