2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · MF65 FZB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred suspension and brake repairs. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 86,666 miles, the tester flagged a worn nearside front tyre and a worn offside front suspension arm bush. These issues mirror defects found in the 2024 test at 77,931 miles and the 2023 test at 70,046 miles, indicating a consistent pattern of allowing components to wear to the advisory limit rather than performing preventative replacement. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 47,600 miles in 2021 to 86,666 miles in 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid contamination. However, the low annual mileage does not exempt the vehicle from the observed wear on the lower control arm bushes, which have appeared repeatedly across the last three MOT cycles. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension geometry during a physical inspection. The recurring failures of suspension arm pins and bushes across 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggest the rubber components are nearing the end of their functional life. The braking system also requires attention; the history shows pitted and scored discs in both 2022 and 2023, along with thin pads noted in 2023. Verify the current thickness of the front pads and check for significant uneven wear on the discs, as the data indicates the previous owner only addresses these components when they trigger MOT advisories.