2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SEL TDI 4M S-A 2.0L Diesel · DA70 UNU

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 17 April 2025 at 52,845 miles, but the test returned four advisories, indicating borderline component wear rather than outright failure. The record over the 2024–2025 period shows a stable trend: one clean pass followed by a pass with advisories, with no failures recorded. That said, the advisories in the latest test are not trivial and warrant a targeted physical inspection before purchase, as the legal pass does not guarantee sound mechanical condition. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a five-year-old vehicle. Two MOT entries span roughly 12 months, with mileage rising by only a few hundred miles between the 2024 test and the 2025 test, suggesting either modest driving in the intervening year or a possible period of limited use. Recorded usage of around 10,569 miles per year is unremarkable for this class of vehicle and does not, on its own, point to excessive wear. However, the limited number of MOT entries available (two tests) means the dataset is sparse, and conclusions about long-term wear patterns should be treated as preliminary. Three of the four advisories relate to tyre condition: the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear tyres were all flagged as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge. Tyres failing on edge wear on both front corners in the same test suggests the alignment, camber, or tracking may require checking, as uneven shoulder wear is rarely purely a consumable issue. A buyer should measure remaining tread depth across all four corners and inspect for feathering or scalloping that would point to a suspension geometry or steering component concern. The fourth advisory concerns a worn nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush, recorded as not yet resulting in excessive movement. This is a component that can deteriorate progressively, particularly on a 4MOTION diesel of this age and mileage, and is likely linked to the front tyre edge wear noted above. An inspection should focus on the front suspension bushes, control arms, and any play in the steering joints, as well as a check for binding or uneven pad wear on the brakes, which are not covered by MOT advisory data but are relevant given the advisory cluster on the front axle.