2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RE62 KMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 134,987 miles, this followed a significant failure that highlighted multiple critical safety defects. The presence of a broken offside rear coil spring, failed anti-roll bar linkage, and a missing nearside front road wheel fixing indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they result in an MOT failure. At 134,987 miles, this 14-year-old Tiguan averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for an SUV. The data shows a steady rate of accumulation, with roughly 7,800 miles covered between the November 2024 test and the more recent November 2025 test. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, but the high mileage puts significant strain on age-related components like the suspension and seals. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension system, as the 2025 record flagged a misting offside front shock absorber and a worn anti-roll bar linkage. The recurring issue of inner-edge wear on multiple tyres suggests a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that have not yet been professionally rectified. Furthermore, the non-excessive oil leak noted in 2025 should be monitored to determine if it originates from a valve cover gasket or a more significant seal failure, as these are common at this mileage level.