2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · FN15 LWA

The most recent MOT on 12 March 2026 was passed, but it carried advisories concerning wear on both front suspension arm pins or bushes and slight cracking on the nearside rear tyre. Over the past six years the pattern shows a mixture of minor wear items that have persisted (front suspension bush wear, tyre perishing, brake disc surface scoring) and a single failure in February 2025 caused by a faulty registration‑plate lamp. The overall maintenance trend can be described as stable – the vehicle has not accumulated any serious safety‑critical failures, yet the repeat advisories indicate that wear items are not being fully rectified and are gradually progressing. At 107,208 mi recorded for a 2015 model the annual average mileage is roughly 9,700 mi, which sits comfortably within the typical UK usage band for a vehicle of this age. There are no obvious periods of unusually high mileage accumulation that would suggest aggressive short‑term abuse, nor are there long gaps that might hint at prolonged storage. Consequently the wear observed on suspension components, tyres and brake discs is more likely a function of normal calendar and mileage wear rather than extreme use. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front suspension arm bushes; check for any looseness or clunking when applying firm steering inputs or when driving over bumps, and verify that the bushes are not excessively worn or cracked. The rear off‑side shock absorber showed a light oil mist in two consecutive MOTs, so a visual inspection for oil seepage and a bounce test for rebound damping are advisable – any excessive bottoming or uneven rebound may indicate impending shock failure. All four tyres have been flagged for slight damage or perishing, so a thorough sidewall inspection for dry‑rot, cracking and tread depth measurement is essential; replace any tyre that shows more than 2 mm tread remaining or visible perishing. The brake discs have been noted as pitted but not yet weakened; measuring disc thickness against the manufacturer’s minimum and checking for pulsation or shudder under braking will reveal whether resurfacing or replacement is imminent. Ensure that all registration‑plate lamps are operational, as a recurrent fault has already caused a MOT failure. Beyond the specific items above, the vehicle’s age warrants a comprehensive time‑based service check: verify coolant level and condition given the 2023 advisory of low coolant, inspect the 12 V battery for charge retention and possible sulfation, and confirm that the timing belt (or chain, depending on engine specification) has been replaced within the recommended interval, typically around 100 000 mi for many VW TDI units. Examine the under‑carriage for any corrosion, especially around the rear suspension mounting points, and ensure that the service book contains stamps for oil, filter, and brake fluid changes at appropriate intervals. A full test drive listening for any unusual noises – such as suspension clunks, wind‑up from binding calipers, or exhaust rattles – will give a clear indication of the vehicle’s current mechanical health before committing to purchase.