2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AF64 YBW

The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 82,609 miles, but the maintenance trend is best described as stable with persistent, unresolved wear rather than actively deteriorating. The tester flagged worn rear suspension arm bushes, light oil misting on both rear shock absorbers, and cracking rear tyres at that latest pass, all of which are recurring advisories dating back to at least October 2023. The vehicle failed the same test session initially due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and a headlamp aim fault, suggesting the owner addressed those two items between attempts but left the suspension and shock absorber wear untouched. This pattern points to a reactive rather than preventive maintenance approach, where only outright failures are corrected while gradual component degradation is tolerated. At roughly 6,884 miles per year over twelve years, the mileage accumulation is unremarkable and typical for a vehicle of this age. The recorded figure of 82,609 miles in October 2025 has not moved since, indicating the vehicle may have been sitting unused for some time or the mileage was recorded at the point of last test with no subsequent journeys logged. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record itself, with annual tests appearing consistently from 2023 through 2025, so the service history at least meets the legal minimum for roadworthiness checks. A buyer inspecting this Tiguan in person should focus on the rear suspension and damping components. The rear trailing arm bushes and rear shock absorbers have shown wear and oil misting across multiple consecutive tests, meaning the shock absorbers are likely past their effective service life and the bushes may be allowing unwanted axle movement under load. The rear tyres repeatedly present with cracking and edge wear, which could indicate prolonged underinflation, misalignment, or simply aged rubber that has not been replaced on schedule. Front suspension bushes also appeared worn in the 2024 test, so a thorough check of all front wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar links is warranted. Beyond the suspension, the persistent oil leak noted since at least October 2023 deserves under-vehicle inspection to determine whether it is a minor seep from a gasket or a more significant leak from the engine or turbocharger area. The engine MIL fault that caused the initial failure in October 2025 raises a separate concern about whether an underlying emissions or engine management issue was genuinely repaired or simply had the lamp reset. A diagnostic scan for stored fault codes would clarify this. The offside door mirror damage appearing across multiple tests is cosmetic, but the repeated child seat obstruction on the nearside rear belt suggests the adult belt mechanism should be physically checked for retraction and locking function.