2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DF67 CPO

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable but imperfect maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 30 January 2026 at 97,007 miles with two minor advisories. Both rear tyres were flagged for slight damage, cracking or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This is not a new problem. The exact same advisory appeared at the 7 February 2025 test at 89,001 miles, suggesting the previous owner did not address the underlying cause, likely age-related deterioration or prolonged standing. The trend is neither worsening nor resolving; it is a persistent, low-priority oversight that has now carried over into the current certificate. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,779 miles per year. The record shows a steady climb from 62,533 miles on 7 October 2021 to 70,988 miles by 1 October 2022, then to 79,605 miles by 29 September 2023, and 89,001 miles by 7 February 2025. The gap between the September 2023 and February 2025 tests covers roughly seventeen months and 9,396 miles, which is consistent with regular use. No suspicious mileage gaps or rapid accumulation spikes appear in the data. The brake history warrants closer attention. In the September 2023 test at 79,605 miles, the tester flagged rear brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, and rear brake pads as wearing thin. Front brake discs were similarly flagged as worn, pitted or scored in the October 2021 test at 62,533 miles. These are consumable items, and the fact that no brake defects reappeared in 2025 or 2026 suggests replacement likely occurred. A buyer should still verify the condition of all brake discs, pads, and calipers in person, checking for uneven wear, lipping, or binding that could indicate caliper seizure. The rear wiper smear noted in 2023 also warrants a quick functional check. The recurring rear tyre advisories are the most telling pattern. Two consecutive failures on the same defect point to either aged rubber, underinflation damage, or prolonged kerb contact. A buyer should inspect both sidewalls carefully for sidewall bulges, embedded objects, and DOT date codes. Tyres older than five years, regardless of tread depth, should be replaced. The nearside rear child seat obstruction noted in 2023 is a minor administrative point but confirms the rear belt mechanism itself was not flagged as defective. Overall, the Tiguan appears mechanically sound with no structural or emissions failures, but the persistent tyre neglect suggests basic cosmetic and rubber-component upkeep was not a priority for the previous keeper.