2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance TDI 4MOTION SA 2.0L Diesel · FP21 WMJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its latest MOT in October 2025 at 54,721 miles. However, the maintenance trend reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The car failed just one day prior to that pass due to thin front brake pads and critically worn nearside rear pads along with pitted rear discs. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the history indicates that the previous owner only addressed braking components once they reached the point of legal failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. The record shows a gap of 10,552 miles between March 2024 and November 2024, and another 4,686 miles between November 2024 and October 2025. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle is used regularly for motorway or suburban commuting, which places predictable wear on components like the 4Motion drivetrain and the braking system. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2024 and 2025 tests highlight a recurring pattern of worn discs and pads. The tester flagged worn front discs in November 2024, followed by a failure for rear pads and discs in October 2025. Additionally, the March 2024 advisory noted front tyres worn to the legal limit with edge wear, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Check the current tyre tread for uneven wear to ensure these mechanical faults were properly resolved.