2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Petrol · RF17 OCP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 49,330 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior for a dangerous tyre defect and worn brake components. The recurrence of the front brake disc issue across three consecutive years suggests that the owner only addresses components when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At 49,330 miles, this nine-year-old Tiguan has significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with a gap of 8,500 miles between June 2022 and 2023, and another 4,500 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low annual mileage generally implies less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, though the long intervals between short trips can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on exposed metal parts. A buyer must specifically inspect the front braking system, as the record flags pitted discs and thin pads in both 2024 and 2025. The buyer should also scrutinise the offside rear coil spring, which showed corrosion in July 2023 at 39,217 miles, to ensure the rust has not progressed to structural failure. Given the recent failure for a cut sidewall on the offside rear tyre, a thorough visual check of all remaining tyre sidewalls and depths is necessary to confirm no further hidden damage exists from road debris or kerbing.