2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · LE02 AAE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 152,199 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a damaged windscreen. This follows a failure in October 2024 due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp, which was clearly rectified to achieve the subsequent pass. While the car is currently legal, the history suggests that faults are only addressed once they fail an inspection. At 152,199 miles over 17 years, the Tiguan has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression shows consistent usage, with roughly 10,700 miles covered between September 2023 and October 2024, and another 7,600 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps to prevent the degradation of seals and components associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and underbody. The 2023 test flagged thin rear brake pads and a worn offside front tyre, indicating that consumables are being run near their legal limits before replacement. The surface corrosion on the exhaust system noted in 2023 requires a close look to ensure it has not progressed into structural perforation, which would necessitate a failure. Given the age and mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is essential to check for excessive wear, as these are common points of failure on this platform at this interval.