2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · P1 BKO

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 4 July 2025 at 54,152 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, with the vehicle passing cleanly in both 2022 and 2023 after a minor windscreen advisory in 2021. The sole advisory in the latest test concerns the nearside front inner tyre, worn to 2.2mm and feathered on the edge. This is a minor consumable defect, not a structural or mechanical concern, and the vehicle remains fully roadworthy with no dangerous or major failures recorded across its entire history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between 2021 and 2025, the Tiguan covered roughly 23,150 miles over four years, averaging approximately 5,788 miles annually. The jump from 46,586 miles in June 2024 to 54,152 miles by July 2025 represents 7,566 miles in just over twelve months, a modest uptick that suggests slightly heavier recent use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged inactivity. The annual test intervals are regular, with no missed years, indicating the previous keeper maintained the vehicle within legal requirements. The recurring theme across the MOT record is tyre wear, flagged in both 2024 and 2025 on different axles. The 2024 advisory noted the offside rear tyre at 3mm, while the 2025 test flagged the nearside front. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have spent time on uneven roads or that alignment and tracking were not checked with sufficient frequency. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, particularly inner edge feathering, and request evidence of wheel alignment checks. Suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry deserve close attention during a test drive, as uneven tyre wear on a Tiguan of this age often points to worn front lower arm bushes or misaligned toe settings. Beyond tyres, the record is notably clean. No brake defects, exhaust emissions failures, suspension corrosion, or structural concerns have ever been flagged. The 2021 windscreen advisory was minor and has since been resolved. A buyer should still conduct a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points known to corrode on this generation Tiguan. Brake disc thickness and pad condition should be verified given the mileage, even though no brake-related advisories have appeared. Overall, this is a well-maintained vehicle with no serious mechanical red flags, and the only actionable item is a tyre and alignment check before purchase.