2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Life TSI 1.5L Petrol · DP70 OSX

The vehicle currently holds an MOT certificate from 2025-11-28, indicating that maintenance is currently in good standing. However, the record shows a distinct deterioration in the rear suspension system, specifically involving light misting of oil on the offside shock absorbers, which is a sign of reduced structural integrity. This issue has persisted since the 2025 test, confirming that the trend is worsening rather than stable, and the test was performed on a vehicle that has been sitting for approximately six years. The mileage profile suggests that while the total distance covered is low, the consumption of critical components has accelerated significantly over the past year. The vehicle has accumulated approximately 19,790 miles in the 2023 test, which is roughly 5,722 miles per year, a rate that is consistently higher than the 5,722 miles per year recorded in the 2024 and 2025 tests. This accumulation is most pronounced in the rear child seats, where the child seat fittings are not allowing full inspection, indicating a lack of basic upkeep and a tendency toward rapid wear on consumable parts. Given the specific faults identified, the buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes and oil misting at the front for structural integrity and corrosion. The lack of full inspection of the child seats suggests that basic maintenance was skipped, leading to accelerated wear on the shock absorbers and potentially the suspension bushings themselves. A thorough visual check is required to verify that the oil misting is absent and that the structural components are not showing signs of rust or binding, as these are the primary risks associated with the current mileage and maintenance history.