2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · CV66 WJF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 32,732 miles passed, it followed a failure three days prior due to a missing offside front mirror. The persistence of advisories for worn suspension arm bushes and pitted brake discs across multiple consecutive years indicates that these components are reaching the end of their service without being addressed through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,273 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the vehicle covered only 7,293 miles, which confirms a low-use pattern that typically spares the engine and drivetrain. However, this low-mileage often correlates with the specific issues seen in the record, such as the pitting and scoring on brake discs which are typical symptoms of a vehicle that sits for long periods without sufficient braking friction to clear the metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension arms, as the tester consistently flagged worn bushes on both the offside and nearside in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The presence of corrosion on the rear suspension arm noted in the 2025 test requires close monitoring to ensure structural integrity has not degraded beyond the point of safety-critical failure. Additionally, the state of the brake discs and pads should be verified for thickness and rust, as the recurring advisory for pitted surfaces since 2022 suggests the hardware is likely thin or prone to uneven wear.