2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · N13 DAP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of progressive front suspension wear. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 97,288 miles passed, it flagged multiple advisories regarding the front lower suspension arm bushes. This represents a direct progression from a failure in June 2022 at 56,035 miles where the same components were excessively worn, indicating that the suspension hardware is reaching the end of its service life despite repairs. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical long-term use, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year over the twelve-year period. There is a significant gap of 15,444 miles between the June 2022 and July 2023 tests, followed by another 13,560 miles between the 2024 and 2025 examinations. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which explains the degradation of rubber components and the gradual misting of the shock absorbers noted in later records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring issues with worn lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar links. The light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber has persisted through two consecutive tests since 2024 and should be monitored for increased leakage which could lead to component failure. Furthermore, the history of uneven tyre wear in 2023 and 2024 suggests potential wheel alignment issues or worn ball joints that need to be verified to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.