2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · ET15 CZD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural component corrosion. While the most recent test on August 30, 2025 at 120,214 miles passed, it followed a failure just three days prior where the nearside rear lower suspension arm was flagged for being seriously weakened. The offside rear arm also showed signs of corrosion. This progression from a minor advisory to a structural failure indicates that the vehicle's suspension assembly is reaching a critical point of material degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation between annual tests, moving from 100,390 miles in 2023 to 110,253 miles in 2024, and reaching 120,214 miles in 2025. This suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which explains the progressive wear on rubber components and metal surfaces noted in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry to assess the extent of the rust. The recurring issues with the lower suspension arms across the 2023 and 2025 tests suggest that corrosion is widespread rather than an isolated incident. Attention should also be paid to the anti-roll bar linkages, which previously caused a failure in 2024, and any other chassis mounting points to ensure the structural integrity seen in the suspension arms is not mirrored throughout the undercarriage.