2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AF17 OSY

This 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and broadly improving mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 30 December 2025, where it passed with zero defects recorded at 80,213 miles. That clean sheet is a positive shift from the preceding tests, which had flagged minor but recurring wear items. The trend suggests the last keeper addressed the earlier advisories, or that the vehicle has simply entered a period of lower wear after consumables were replaced. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a nine-year-old SUV, averaging roughly 8,900 miles per year. Looking at the intervals, the car covered 5,609 miles between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests, a slight uptick from the 4,822 miles covered in the prior twelve-month stretch ending December 2024. The earlier record shows a steady 7,159-mile annual gain between January 2023 and January 2024. There are no alarming gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest long-term standing or odometer discrepancies. The annual test pattern itself is tight and regular, with tests booked consistently around the turn of the calendar year. Despite the cleanest result in late 2025, the recurring advisory on the Offside Rear Inner tyre appearing in both the January 2023 and January 2024 tests at 62,623 and 69,782 miles respectively is worth noting. A buyer should physically inspect the inner shoulders of both rear tyres for uneven wear, which on a Tiguan of this age often points to worn rear suspension bushes, a tracking misalignment, or a binding rear caliper causing localised drag. The December 2024 advisory regarding both front inner brake discs being worn, though not excessively, at 74,604 miles also warrants a visual check of the front disc thickness and pad condition, as well as feeling for any pulling or vibration under braking during a road test. Beyond the flagged items, a prospective buyer should examine the underside for corrosion on the subframe, suspension mounting points, and around the rear arches, as these are common deterioration points on the Tiguan platform. Check the exhaust for leaks or excessive blow, particularly around the flexi-joint and manifold, and verify that the engine mounts show no signs of perishing or excessive movement. The absence of any advisories in the most recent test is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on these structural and mechanical areas remains prudent.