2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FD17 YBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 125,950 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant dip in oversight during early 2025. While the vehicle maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2024, the failure in March 2025 revealed a period of reactive maintenance where multiple safety-critical items were neglected until inspection. The mileage pattern indicates high usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage between the April 2024 test at 75,888 miles and the March 2025 test at 104,712 miles, representing nearly 29,000 miles driven in a single year. This rapid accumulation places considerable strain on wear-related components, which is consistent with the mechanical failures observed during that subsequent test. A buyer must specifically investigate the front oil leak noted in April 2025. Although the tester marked it as not excessive at the time, persistent leaks on high-mileage engines often indicate aging gaskets or seals that may soon require costly intervention. The 2025 failure regarding exposed ply cords on both rear tyres and thin brake pads suggests that the previous owner ran consumables to the point of failure. A physical inspection should verify the current state of the rear suspension and brake system integrity, as the high-mileage profile accelerates the degradation of rubber bushes and hydraulic components.