2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · BP21 FVZ

A trend of emerging wear on front-end components and tyres defines the current mechanical state of this vehicle. While the record was clear in late 2024, the test on 16 October 2025 required a retest due to a major failure regarding windscreen wiper effectiveness and concluded with several advisories concerning suspension bushes and tyre degradation. This indicates a shift from a defect-free status toward a requirement for chassis and consumable renewals. The recorded mileage of 47,022 miles over approximately five years represents an average annual accumulation of roughly 9,404 miles. This usage profile is typical for the vehicle's age and suggests a consistent pattern of road use. Mechanically, this level of mileage is consistent with the onset of wear for items such as suspension linkages and brake friction materials, as evidenced by the specific advisories recorded in the DVSA history. Immediate inspection is required for the front suspension, as both the nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn in the most recent test. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for audible knocks or clunks when driving over speed bumps or potholes and monitor for any steering instability or pull. The tyres also require close scrutiny, particularly the perishing of the rear tyre and the edge wear on the offside front, which can be a symptom of incorrect wheel alignment. The historical advisory for thin front brake pads in June 2024 should be noted, and the buyer should feel for any pedal judder or lack of bite during deceleration. Although the windscreen wiper failure was resolved to achieve the pass in October 2025, the buyer should verify that the wipers clear the glass without streaking. Given the current date, the vehicle is approaching the expiry of its current MOT certificate, making the resolution of the outstanding suspension and tyre advisories a priority.