2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Life TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · GL72 AEO

A pattern of front-tyre wear is the defining mechanical characteristic of this Tiguan's recorded history, with both nearside and offside front tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner or outer edges during the December 2025 MOT. Edge wear on matching tyres across a single axle is mechanically significant, as it typically points to a geometry issue rather than simple age-related degradation. This single test event is the only advisory currently on file, so the overall trend cannot yet be described as established, but the nature of the defect means the wear pattern will recur unless the underlying cause has been identified and rectified since the test. Annual mileage of around 9,850 miles is broadly in line with the national average for a vehicle of this age, indicating typical mixed use rather than long-distance motorway driving or exclusively short urban journeys. There is a notable gap between the 2022 registration and the first recorded MOT in December 2025, which is consistent with the vehicle not yet having reached the three-year threshold for its first test rather than a period off the road. At this accumulation rate, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and drivetrain components will be subject to moderate rather than severe wear, and there is no mileage evidence to suggest that consumables have been exhausted prematurely through heavy use. Given the advisory regarding front tyre edge wear, a prospective buyer should make geometry the priority inspection point before purchase. A four-wheel alignment check should be requested, and the front suspension should be examined for worn or perished bushes, dropped or bent lower arms, and any play in the track rod ends and ball joints, as deterioration in these components commonly produces the uneven shoulder wear recorded on both tyres. The steering rack mounting and anti-roll bar drop links should also be inspected, as wear in these areas can produce a similar pattern. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to steering pull to either side under braking or acceleration, any vibration through the steering wheel at motorway speeds, knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, and uneven steering self-centring, all of which would indicate that the geometry issue flagged at the MOT has progressed. Beyond the flagged advisories, the remainder of the test record is clean, with no brake, exhaust, suspension, or corrosion advisories currently recorded. However, a Tiguan of this age and mileage should still be examined for the usual German hatchback concerns: check the rear tailgate struts for holding the door fully open, inspect the underside of the engine and transmission for any signs of oil misting or seepage from the cam cover and sump, and examine the rear suspension for cracking in the coil springs, which is a known weakness on MQB-platform vehicles. Brake feel should be assessed for any binding or judder under light pedal pressure, and the DSG automatic transmission should be observed for smooth, decisive changes both warm and from a cold start. The dual front tyre advisory is the principal risk factor identified in the records, and resolving it should be the primary negotiation point before committing to purchase.