2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Life TSI 1.5L Petrol · GL21 DVX

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Life TSI holds a current MOT valid until 15 July 2026, having passed its most recent test on 15 July 2025 at 45,342 miles. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a recurring suspension concern. Both front shock absorbers were flagged for light oil misting in the July 2025 test, and the same issue appeared in the July 2024 test at 37,044 miles, where the nearside unit was noted as meeting limits only just. This is not a new failure but a persistent advisory that has carried forward across two consecutive annual tests, suggesting gradual deterioration rather than a sudden defect. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. The vehicle covered approximately 8,298 miles between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, aligning with the roughly 9,068 miles per year average expected for a five-year-old vehicle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded odometer readings, and the two-year MOT history, while sparse, shows a steady and plausible accumulation pattern. No long periods of inactivity are indicated. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension. The repeated misting of oil on both front shock absorbers points to perishing damper seals, which can progress to reduced damping performance and uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed. Have a technician check for play in the top mounts and wishbone bushes, and inspect the coil springs for sag or corrosion. The July 2024 test also noted a child seat preventing full inspection of all rear seatbelts, so verify that every rear belt retracts and locks correctly, as a stuck or frayed belt will fail a future test. Beyond these points, the record is clean, with no braking, emissions, or structural corrosion failures noted.