2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FA15 KWZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and drivetrain components. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 106,837 miles, the tester identified a severely deteriorated nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot and corrosion on both rear lower suspension arms. This represents a clear progression from the clean records seen in 2021 and 2022, indicating that components are now reaching their fatigue limit. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with a 6,000-mile interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and roughly 6,000 miles covered since the 2023 inspection. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of stationary sitting, which typically explains the gradual wear of rubber bushes and shock absorbers noted in the more recent advisories. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The history notes light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber in both 2023 and 2024, followed by worn bushes on both front lower arms in 2024. The recent deteriorated CV boot in 2025 is a critical point;, if not replaced immediately, it will lead to grease loss and expensive drive shaft joint failure. Furthermore, an underbody inspection is required to ensure that the surface corrosion found on the rear lower suspension arms has not progressed into structural thinning that would cause a future MOT failure.