2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Petrol · BV20 UCD

The Tiguan presents a generally sound mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 16 October 2025 at 42,189 miles reveals a minor but notable shift in upkeep. After three consecutive clean passes from March 2023 through October 2024, the latest test flagged three tyre-related advisories. The nearside front outer tyre sidewall showed slight damage, while both rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit, the nearside rear measuring 2mm and the offside rear at 2.5mm. These are not dangerous failures, yet the cluster of advisories after a long spell of defect-free testing suggests routine rubber inspections may have slipped recently. The maintenance trend remains broadly stable but is no longer spotless. The mileage profile supports a careful ownership pattern. Covering roughly 7,000 miles per year, the Tiguan sits squarely in the typical range for a 2020-registered SUV. The annual mileage progression is consistent: 25,719 miles in March 2023, 31,444 miles in November 2023, 36,300 miles in October 2024, and 42,189 miles in October 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would indicate long periods of standing or recent intensive use. The MOT record itself is complete and evenly spaced, with no missing years or late retests, which implies the previous keeper kept the car in regular use and maintained a predictable annual test cycle. Despite the clean structural and mechanical record, the rear tyre wear pattern warrants attention. Both rear tyres wearing on the edges and reaching the wear bar in quick succession can point to slightly aggressive driving, sustained motorway work, or minor alignment and suspension geometry drift rather than simple neglect. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and subframe mounting points for play or deterioration, and request a four-wheel alignment check. The nearside front sidewall damage also deserves a close visual inspection in person; sidewall injuries can hide internal ply damage that a static check may not reveal, and a replacement is prudent before high-speed use. Brake components and the exhaust system have not drawn any tester scrutiny across the four recorded visits, which is encouraging for a six-year-old Tiguan. Still, with around 42,000 miles on the odometer, the front brake discs and pads, along with the rear calipers for any sign of binding, should be measured for remaining life. Underbody corrosion, particularly around the sills, rear trailing arms, and exhaust hangers, merits a thorough inspection from a raised position. The MOT record confirms the car has remained mechanically honest, but the latest advisories indicate that consumable care has dipped slightly, and a diligent pre-purchase check of the running gear and tyres is strongly recommended.