2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · GS08 GHS

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently unsafe, as the most recent MOT test on 2026-06-18 at 121,314 miles was passed, but the maintenance history indicates a critical deterioration in structural integrity that has not been resolved. The test failure on 2025-03-05 at 117,610 miles revealed a fractured coil spring near the front, while the next failure on 2024-02-27 at 114,909 miles confirmed a fractured rear coil spring. This sequence demonstrates a clear worsening trend where the vehicle has not been adequately maintained for the past two years, failing to address the critical suspension components and exhaust system defects that were previously identified. The mileage pattern is characterized by rapid accumulation and significant gaps in recorded data. The vehicle has maintained roughly 6,740 miles per year, which is typical for an 18-year-old car, but the specific test dates are sparse and the mileage between the 2025 and 2024 failures is only 31,000 miles, suggesting the owner has not been diligent about regular inspections. The lack of data points between the 2025 and 2024 failures indicates a potential lack of proactive maintenance, where minor issues like worn suspension bushings or cracked tyres were likely ignored, allowing the structural integrity of the chassis to degrade over time. In conclusion, the vehicle requires immediate and costly professional inspection to address the identified structural faults, particularly the fractured rear and front coil springs and the mounting defects in the exhaust system. Given the worsening maintenance trend and the lack of recent data, the car is not roadworthy and should be brought to a registered MOT within the next few weeks to ensure continued safe driving.