2021 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · LB71 MWC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a downward shift regarding consumable upkeep. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 45,283 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories that were entirely absent in the previous year. The presence of thin brake pads on both axles and three out of four worn tyres indicates that the previous owner likely deferred routine service items until the MOT inspection deadline. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between the November 2024 test at 35,562 miles and the December 2025 test at 45,283 miles, the car covered 9,721 miles. This steady rate of use suggests typical road conditions, which explains the degradation of the braking components and rubber over that specific thirteen-month interval. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the thin pads have been replaced and that the discs are not scored. The wear on the nearside front and offside rear tyres suggests a potential alignment issue, as tyres being worn on the edge often points to uneven suspension geometry. Given the recent history of reactive maintenance, the buyer should also verify that the suspension bushes and shocks show no signs of premature failure despite the uneven tyre wear.