2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · X77 DEH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 21 March 2026 with no defects recorded. This pass followed a narrow failure at 127,311 miles just one week prior due to an inoperative nearside side repeater and a rough offside front wheel bearing. While the immediate issues were addressed, the overall maintenance history shows a recurring trend of reactive repairs regarding suspension and braking components, suggesting that owners address faults only when prompted by test failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between March 2021 (89,922 miles) and March 2026 (127,312 miles), the vehicle covered nearly 38,000 miles, indicating steady annual use. There are no significant gaps in testing history that would suggest the car sat stationary for long periods, though the accumulation of mileage at this age places expected stress on rubber-based components and mechanical assemblies. A buyer should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension, as the record shows a persistent history of worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage issues dating back to 2019. The tester flagged a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber in 2019, which followed earlier misting in the previous year, and the recent failure of the offside front wheel bearing in 2026 indicates that drivetrain components are reaching the end of their service life. The braking system also shows signs of neglect, with pitted discs and thin pads noted in 2016 and 2025. While these were likely replaced, the recurring nature of these advisories suggests a thorough inspection of current brake life and bushing integrity is necessary to ensure no immediate expenditure is required.