2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R-LINE TSI S-A1.5L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. While the car passed its latest test in July 2025 at 39,649 miles, it had failed just five miles prior. This failure highlighted significant issues with the offside front brake pads reaching the wear indicator and the nearside rear pads falling below the 1.5mm threshold, suggesting the owner only addressed critical braking components once a test failure occurred. At 39,649 miles over four years, the Tiguan has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family SUV. The short interval between the failure and the pass in July 2025 shows that the mechanical faults were rectified immediately upon discovery. However, the state of the brake hardware at this relatively mileage suggests the vehicle may have been subjected to heavy driving conditions or that the components were not being inspected regularly between annual test intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the replacement pads were fitted correctly and that the discs have not been scored by the excessive wear. The tester also noted a non-conforming registration plate during the 2025 failure, which must be verified for compliance with DVSA standards. Given that the nearside rear child seat previously obstructed the inspection of the adult belt, the buyer should check the seat belt tension and mounting points personally to ensure no hidden damage or fraying exists where the seat was mounted.