2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · LR09 TYD

A pattern of recurring advisories and at least one minor defect has emerged across the MOT history of this 17 year old Volkswagen Tiguan, painting a picture of a vehicle that remains roadworthy but is beginning to show cumulative wear on consumables and undercarriage components. The most recent test on 14 January 2026 resulted in a pass with advisories for a front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge, a nearside rear coil spring corroded, and a minor for severely deteriorated CV joint boots on both front drive shafts. The same date also carries a recorded fail, though the only failure item was the front windscreen washer providing insufficient fluid, an easily rectified issue. The trend across successive annual tests is not worsening dramatically, but rather stable in terms of pass status, while the advisory count has crept upward since the clean 2023 test, indicating progressive ageing of suspension, rubber driveline protection, and tyres. Annual mileage over the recorded test history sits at roughly 6,593 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and indicates regular but not particularly intensive use. There are no unusual gaps in testing history that would suggest the vehicle was off the road for prolonged periods, and no sudden mileage spikes between tests that might indicate an inconsistent or poorly documented odometer reading. Mechanically, this moderate annual usage generally means consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres have been replaced periodically rather than aggressively worn through, though the repeated tyre advisories suggest the geometry, alignment, or suspension geometry may be contributing to uneven edge wear. For a prospective buyer, the coil spring corrosion advisory on the nearside rear warrants a close physical inspection of all four springs and the surrounding undercarriage, as spring corrosion on a vehicle of this age in the UK climate frequently progresses to cracking and possible failure, and should be checked for any visible flaking, deep pitting, or surface fractures. A test drive over uneven road surfaces is advisable to listen for any knocking, clonking, or excessive bounce from the rear suspension, particularly over speed humps where a weakened or fractured coil spring may become apparent. The deteriorated front CV boot advisory is equally important to investigate, as torn boots allow grease to escape and contaminants to enter the joint, accelerating wear; on a test drive, listen for clicking or popping noises when turning at full lock at low speed, and visually inspect both front inner and outer boots for splits, grease deposits on the surrounding suspension, or signs of recent replacement. The persistent oil leak advisory, recorded across two consecutive tests in 2024 and 2025, points to a chronic seepage that, while not classed as excessive, should be identified by source before purchase. Common culprits on the Tiguan of this generation include the cam chain tensioner, valve cover gasket, sump plug area, and turbo oil feed lines if equipped with the diesel engine. Ask the vendor for the location and history of the leak, and check the underside and engine bay for fresh oil residue or staining. Finally, verify the condition of all four tyres, including the spare, as edge wear pattern issues flagged in multiple tests may indicate tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or distorted wheels, any of which would warrant a four-wheel alignment check and a thorough inspection of front wishbone bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar mountings to ensure no underlying geometry issues are being masked by regular tyre replacement.