2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · GC18 LNP

A consistent pattern of tyre wear advisories across four of the five recorded MOT tests defines the mechanical story of this 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, alongside an otherwise clean pass history with no structural or safety failures on record. The most recent examination on 20 July 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, but the run-up to that result shows near-side and off-side front tyres flagged at the legal limit on 23 July 2025, the same front tyres close to limit noted on 7 August 2023, and rear tyre wear on the inner edges flagged on both 10 August 2022 and 7 August 2023. The recurrence of inner-edge and shoulder wear specifically at the rear axle, alongside repeated front-tyre advisories, points towards a persistent geometry or suspension characteristic rather than simple tyre age, and this is the single most important mechanical theme for any prospective buyer to investigate. Recorded mileage stands at 94,191 miles across an eight-year history, equating to roughly 11,774 miles per year on average, which is broadly typical for the vehicle's age. The MOT record itself is fully populated with annual tests from 2021 onwards, indicating continuous use on the road with no extended gaps that might suggest long periods of standing or storage. There are no recorded mileage anomalies or sudden jumps between tests, and the consistent annual accumulation supports a vehicle that has been in regular daily service. For a Tiguan of this age and mileage, that level of usage implies normal wear on braking consumables, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts, and the 2023 test advisory noting front brake pads at 4 to 5 mm remaining is consistent with that wear profile given the odometer reading at the time. With the tyres being the recurring advisory, a test drive should focus on whether the steering pulls to one side, whether the vehicle tracks straight on a flat motorway stretch without constant correction, and whether there is any uneven feathering on the tyre shoulders that can be felt by running a hand across the tread. Inner-edge wear on the rear tyres in particular is commonly associated with worn rear suspension bushes, weakened coil springs, or alignment issues, so it is worth listening for any knocking or clonking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces and inspecting the rear trailing arm and axle bushes for cracking or deformation. On a test drive, pay attention to any vagueness or delay in the steering response, as a Tiguan with compromised rear bush geometry may feel slightly unsettled during quick direction changes or when cornering on undulating B-roads. Given the 2023 advisory on brake pad remaining thickness, the braking system should be evaluated critically during a road test. Expect a firm pedal with no excessive travel, no juddering under heavy braking that would suggest warped front discs, and no pulling to either side that might indicate a binding caliper. With 94,191 miles now recorded and no further brake-related advisories since 2023, the discs and pads have likely been renewed at least once, so a physical inspection of the visible pad material through the wheel spokes and a check of the disc outer edge for a pronounced lip are worthwhile. Finally, although no corrosion advisories or exhaust or suspension component defects have been recorded at any test, a Tiguan of this vintage and mileage is known for lower wishbone and rear suspension arm wear, so a thorough ramp inspection of the front subframe mounting points, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear axle bushings remains advisable before purchase.