2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · ML15 BNZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a significant repair, but the history indicates a recent lapse in structural integrity. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 47,386 miles, it had failed just two days prior at 47,312 miles. The tester identified both the offside and nearside rear suspension arms as corroded and seriously weakened. The fact that these components were replaced or repaired immediately following the failure suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive care of the underbody andwork. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 28,510 miles and September 2024 at 38,181 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles over two years. This low usage explains the lack of recorded defects in the 2023 and 2024 tests. However, low mileage can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on exposed metal surfaces, which likely contributed to the structural failure found on the rear suspension arms. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage to ensure no further corrosion is present on adjacent chassis points. Given the failure of the suspension arms, it is essential to check the condition of the remaining bushes and mounting points for signs of deep surface rust. The September 2025 pass was also hampered by a child seat which prevented a full inspection of the adult seat belt, so the buyer should manually verify the webbing and tensioning mechanism for any signs of fraying or mechanical failure.