2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RJ17 FVE

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 9 April 2026 at 87,277 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the latest test flags two advisories for both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This indicates uneven wear, likely from a combination of near-wheel-end alignment drift and age-related suspension bush wear, rather than a sudden mechanical failure. The vehicle has passed every recorded MOT, with no dangerous or major defects appearing at any point in the history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,697 miles per year. The record shows a notable jump of 14,783 miles between the May 2024 test at 61,557 miles and the April 2025 test at 76,340 miles, suggesting a period of heavier use or a return to regular commuting after a quieter 2023-2024 period. The 2023 test at 61,821 miles sits only 264 miles above the 2024 figure, implying the car may have been lightly used or even stood for much of that twelve-month window. No gaps in the MOT record are present, which supports continuous annual testing and ongoing roadworthiness compliance. The recurring advisory pattern centres on front tyre wear, flagged in both June 2023 and April 2026. Edge wear on both nearside and offside fronts points to possible tracking misalignment, worn front suspension bushes, or degraded damping. A buyer should inspect the inner and outer tread edges of all four tyres in person, check for feathering or cupping, and examine the condition of front lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and shock absorbers. The June 2023 advisory for a worn, pitted, or scored front inner brake disc also warrants a visual check of the front brake discs and pads, as pitting can accelerate pad wear and reduce braking efficiency over time. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of corrosion, emissions, or structural advisories across all five recorded tests is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. A prospective buyer should still inspect the underside for surface rust on subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as these are common deterioration points on Tiguans used in wet or salted road conditions. The clean record suggests attentive ownership, but the repeated front tyre wear advisories indicate a proactive alignment and suspension check is overdue before further damage occurs.