2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · NA15 BXR

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan remains roadworthy as of the June 2025 MOT, where it passed at 81,605 miles despite advisories for a front oil leak, tyre tread nearing legal limits and wear on both front and rear suspension arm pins or bushes. The record shows a shift from outright failures in 2021 and early 2022 to a series of passes with only minor advisory items, indicating a stabilising maintenance pattern rather than a worsening one. Mileage has accrued to 81,605 miles over roughly eleven years, averaging about 7,400 miles per annum – a figure consistent with typical private‑owner use. The interval between the 2019 and 2021 tests is a year and a half, yet the mileage jump from 39,833 miles to 47,232 miles reflects a modest increase of 7,400 miles, matching the overall annual average. No large, unexplained gaps appear in the log, suggesting the vehicle has been driven regularly without prolonged storage periods. A prospective buyer should verify the front oil leak noted in the 2023 and 2025 tests, confirming that it remains non‑excessive and does not threaten the engine or surrounding components. Inspection of tyre tread, especially on the off‑side rear wheel, is essential to ensure it is not below the legal minimum. The recurring wear on front and rear suspension arm pins or bushes warrants a close look at the condition of the bushings and any play in the anti‑roll bar linkages, given the 2022 fracture of the off‑side rear anti‑roll bar linkage. Brake discs, repeatedly described as worn, pitted or scored, should be measured for remaining thickness, and pads must be checked for the 1.5 mm minimum. Finally, confirm that both headlamps operate on dipped beam and that the tyre pressure monitoring system is functional, as these items caused failures in earlier years.