2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · OY22 JKK

A pattern of premature tyre wear and thinning rear brake pads has defined this Tiguan's MOT record to date, with the most recent test on 28 March 2026 producing a pass but flagging four tyre advisories across both axles and a note that the rear brake pads are wearing thin. This is the first recorded defect on the vehicle, as the prior test on 6 March 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or failures, meaning the wear pattern has developed relatively quickly within a single annual interval. While none of the items constituted a failure, the simultaneous advisory across all four tyres wearing close to the legal limit and on their edges points towards either aggressive wheel alignment geometry, a tracking issue, or simply high-mileage use pressing on the tread. The rear brake pad advisory likewise indicates that pad material is approaching the point at which a future test could fail, so a prospective buyer should treat both the friction material and the tyre condition as immediate rather than distant priorities. At 54,588 miles over roughly four years, this Tiguan is accumulating around 13,600 miles per year, which is a notably high rate for a car of its age and well above the average for its cohort. That level of annual use will accelerate wear on the consumable and mechanical components that have already begun to show in the MOT data, particularly the tyres and rear braking components. There are no extended gaps between tests in the recorded history, which suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than laid up, but it also means there has been little opportunity for standing-related issues such as corrosion to develop or for static degradation of under-bay components. Mechanically, this usage profile is consistent with a vehicle that has covered plenty of motorway and A-road miles, putting steady load on the suspension, drivetrain and braking systems, and the advisories already observed align with that workload. Given that all four tyres were flagged as worn on edge at the last test, the geometry of the front and rear axles should be a primary focus during inspection. On a test drive, listen for any pulling to one side under braking or steady acceleration, feel for uneven steering weight or a slight drift, and check whether the steering wheel sits off-centre after driving straight on a flat road, as any of these symptoms would suggest the tracking has not been corrected and a four-wheel alignment check is warranted. Visually inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear or feathering on the tread blocks, as edge wear specifically often points to incorrect camber or toe settings rather than simple tread depletion. The rear brake pad advisory warrants direct attention: with the wheels off the ground, a garage should measure the remaining pad material against the minimum thickness, and the rear discs should be checked for lipping, scoring or corrosion pitting that could necessitate replacement alongside the pads. The Tiguan should also be evaluated for any secondary issues that high annual mileage tends to accelerate but which have not yet manifested as MOT advisories. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the multi-link rear and strut-type front suspension fitted to this model can develop worn anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts and lower arm inner bushes well before the 60,000 mile mark under heavier use. Check the DSG automatic transmission for any hesitation, shunt or flare between changes, particularly on light throttle inputs, and confirm the oil service history is documented as DSG fluid and engine oil intervals are critical on these units. Finally, inspect the underside and rear axle subframe area for any early signs of surface corrosion or paint bubbling, as Tiguans of this generation can develop subframe and brake pipe corrosion when used heavily in winter conditions, and ensure the parking brake holds firmly on an incline, as the electronic parking brake caliper mechanisms can seize if rarely applied.