2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Edition TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · DF72 XPY

With only two MOT tests on file for this 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, both recorded as passes, the immediate roadworthiness picture is relatively clean, but the three advisories issued at the March 2026 test are worth close attention. The fact that the vehicle cleared its most recent examination on 13 May 2026 without any new defects suggests the items previously flagged have either been addressed or have not deteriorated into immediate failure categories. However, advisories from MOT history are a documented record that a component was borderline or showing wear at the time of inspection, and on a high-mileage vehicle they often foreshadow the components that will require attention at the next test. The recorded mileage of 50,637 miles against a three-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 16,879 miles per year, which sits well above the national average. This level of annual accumulation means the consumable components, including brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch or transmission fluid, will have experienced significantly more wear than a lower-mileage equivalent. The dual front tyre advisories recorded in March 2026 align with this usage profile, as front tyres on a front-wheel-drive Tiguan typically rotate faster than rear tyres due to steering and drivetrain demand. Any prospective buyer should factor in the likelihood that tyres, brake friction material, and potentially suspension bushes or drop links will be approaching replacement intervals sooner than the calendar age of the vehicle would suggest. Given the front tyre edge wear advisories, a test drive should include a careful assessment of steering geometry. Listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which can indicate worn suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, or drop links. Check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle, particularly inner or outer shoulder wear, as this can point to tracking misalignment or worn suspension components. The steering should feel precise and self-centring without vibration through the wheel at speed, and the vehicle should track straight on a flat road without pulling to either side under acceleration or braking. The recorded front bumper damage advisory is a cosmetic item rather than a structural or mechanical concern, but it is worth a physical inspection to ensure no fixings are loose and that the bumper is correctly seated against the corresponding wings and undertray. On a DSG automatic of this generation, particular attention should be paid to the smoothness of gear changes, especially around the 2-3 and 3-4 transitions, and any hesitation or shunt on pull-away should be noted. Finally, the high annual mileage means a thorough inspection of the underside, including brake pipes, fuel lines, and exhaust mounting rubbers, would be prudent to verify there is no early corrosion or component fatigue given the greater time spent on road surfaces.