2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · CC04 LSS

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 15 January 2026, with only two minor advisories relating to child seats being fitted on the rear seats preventing full inspection of the adult belts. This is a positive outcome and the absence of any mechanical advisories at the latest test suggests that the previously noted wear items have either been addressed or have not deteriorated to a notable degree within the intervening period. Reviewing the broader history, the maintenance trend appears to be broadly stable rather than worsening. The 2022 and 2025 tests recorded no advisories at all, while the 2023 and 2024 tests both surfaced advisories relating to brake wear and tyre condition, which is consistent with a vehicle of this age and mileage approaching the mid-point of its consumable life cycle. The lack of any structural, suspension, or corrosion advisories across the entire five-test history is reassuring and points to a generally well-maintained example. With a recorded mileage of 73,656 miles over approximately nine years, this Tiguan has covered around 8,184 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage band for a family SUV of this age. There are no obvious extended gaps in annual mileage between consecutive MOT tests that would suggest prolonged periods of standing, nor any dramatic spikes indicative of high-mileage motorway use. This balanced usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as it tends to produce even wear across drivetrain and suspension components while still allowing the engine and ancillaries to reach and maintain operating temperature regularly, reducing the risk of internal corrosion, oil varnish, and coolant degradation from inactivity. That said, the advisories recorded in 2023 and 2024 warrant close attention from a prospective buyer. The front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored, and both front and rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, with the brake master cylinder fluid also recorded close to its minimum mark. Pitted and scored front discs on a front-wheel-drive vehicle of this weight typically produce a vibration or shudder through the steering wheel under heavier braking, and if left unaddressed the wear will progress to lipping at the disc periphery and potentially reduced braking efficiency in wet conditions. The pads being thin suggests they may now be approaching or past replacement threshold, and the master cylinder fluid being close to minimum indicates either a fluid service interval being due or possibly a small leak that warrants inspection. On a test drive, listen for any metallic grinding or squeal from the front brakes, feel for any pulsing or pulling to one side under braking, and verify that the brake pedal feels firm and consistent without any sponginess that could indicate fluid ingress or air in the system. Beyond the recorded advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage merits several physical checks irrespective of its MOT outcome. The 2023 advisories noted both rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, so inspect the rear tyres closely for any uneven shoulder wear, which can point to rear suspension bush wear or geometry misalignment, and confirm that replacements are of consistent make and tread depth across the axle. Given the calendar age of the vehicle, examine all four tyres for sidewall perishing or cracking from age-related rubber degradation even if the tread depth appears adequate, and check the spare or inflation kit validity. Inspect the underside, wheel arches, and brake calipers for any signs of corrosion or seized caliper slide pins, particularly given the vehicle has done a fair amount of stop-start urban use. Verify the service book history including cambelt or timing chain service intervals appropriate to the engine variant, confirm the 12V battery is in good health as units of this age commonly suffer reduced cranking performance, and check that brake fluid, coolant, and transmission oil have been changed on calendar-based intervals rather than purely mileage, as time-based fluid degradation can affect braking performance, cooling efficiency, and clutch or gearshift quality regardless of how few miles it has covered.