2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · MM13 MFX

The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 24 January 2026 at 88,000 miles, where it passed with only two minor advisories. The nearside front shock absorber is showing early signs of oil misting, a condition that suggests the unit is beginning to weep but has not yet reached the point of failure. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, indicating the joint is beginning to wear but remains within acceptable tolerance. Neither of these items represents an immediate structural or safety risk, and the vehicle's overall roadworthiness at the time of testing was sound. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the January 2023 test at 71,099 miles and the January 2026 test at 88,000 miles, the Tiguan covered approximately 16,900 miles over three years, averaging around 5,600 miles annually. This is slightly below the long-term average of roughly 6,769 miles per year calculated from its full history, which may indicate the vehicle has seen lighter use more recently or spent extended periods stationary. There are no significant gaps in the annual test record that would raise concern about unmonitored mileage accumulation. A buyer inspecting this Tiguan in person should pay close attention to the front suspension components, which have appeared in advisories across multiple consecutive tests. The front suspension arm rear bushes were flagged as worn in January 2023 and had deteriorated to excessive wear by the January 2024 test, prompting a failure before being rectified for the retest the following day. This pattern suggests the bushes were replaced in early 2024, but their repeated appearance in the record indicates this is a known wear point on this vehicle that merits physical inspection for any renewed play or deterioration. The front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in January 2025, so the condition of the front braking system should be checked for any progression. Tyre wear has been a recurring theme, with both front tyres repeatedly flagged as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge, suggesting possible alignment issues or a driving style that places uneven demand on the front axle. The nearside front shock absorber's oil misting should be monitored, as this can progress to reduced damping performance if left unaddressed.