2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FE11 KTV

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that suggests reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in late July 2025 at 165,892 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure involving critical safety-related items. The presence of an offside rear tyre with exposed cords and a nearside tyre below the legal limit indicates that the previous owner only addressed essential consumable items when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative checks. At 165,892 miles over 15 years, the Tiguan averages approximately 11,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a diesel of this age. The record shows consistent mileage accumulation, with roughly 2,600 miles driven between June 2024 and July 2025, and another 5,700 miles between June 2023 and July 2024. This steady usage places constant load on heavy-duty components, which is reflected in the recurring mechanical failures noted throughout the history. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn across three consecutive tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This persistence suggests the components have not been replaced, which will eventually lead to unpredictable handling and accelerated tyre wear. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for severely deteriorated drive shaft CV boots and anti-roll bar linkages highlights a pattern of rubber component degradation being ignored. An inspector should check for grease leakage around the drive shafts and excessive play in the steering components to ensure the wear has not progressed beyond the recorded advisories.