2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DU69 PKD

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 28 March 2026 at 77,607 miles, passing with only a minor advisory for a fuel flap not closing correctly. The overall maintenance trend is stable but shows a shift from a previously clean record into emerging wear items typical of a vehicle approaching higher mileage. Between 2022 and 2024, the car passed three consecutive tests without a single defect. The June 2025 test at 67,198 miles introduced the first advisories, flagging perished tyres on three corners and worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, along with a defective front wiper blade. These are not serious failures, yet they indicate that routine inspection of rubber components and basic consumables was overdue at that point. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use. From 14,090 miles at the June 2022 test to 35,010 miles by June 2023, the car covered roughly 21,000 miles in a single year, suggesting heavier use or long-distance commuting during that period. Accumulation then slowed, with about 16,000 miles added between June 2023 and May 2024, and a further 16,000 miles between May 2024 and June 2025. The most recent interval, from 67,198 miles in June 2025 to 77,607 miles in March 2026, shows approximately 10,400 miles in nine miles, indicating a return to more moderate use. No glaring gaps or suspicious jumps appear in the record, though the absence of any test between 2020 and 2022 means early life mileage cannot be verified. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The June 2025 advisory for worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes, noted as not yet causing excessive movement, suggests these components remain serviceable but are approaching the end of their optimal life. Inspect for play, knocking over bumps, and uneven tyre wear, particularly inner edges. The same test flagged cracking or perishing on three tyres, which points to age-related rubber deterioration rather than simple tread wear. Check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, and budget for a full set if the current tyres are original or date from before 2023. The fuel flap fault from the most recent test is minor but worth verifying, as it can affect filler neck seals and evaporative emissions system integrity if left unresolved. Beyond the recorded advisories, examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as these are common long-term concerns on Tiguans used in wet, salted conditions.