2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RK61 VMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 93,685 miles passed without defects, it followed an immediate failure failure due to a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot. This indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger a test failure. The trend is unstable, with recurring issues in the rubber components and suspension assembly appearing across multiple testing intervals. The mileage profile is consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 83,215 miles and the June 2024 test at 91,024 miles, the car covered nearly 8,000 miles in thirteen months, showing a slight increase in annual usage. However, the overall low mileage for the age often leads to the age-related degradation of rubber boots and springs, which aligns with the specific mechanical failures noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain assembly. The record shows repeated failures involving drive shaft CV boots on both the nearside and offside front, which can lead to expensive joint failure if grease ingress is ignored. The fractured offside rear coil spring noted in 2024 suggests the suspension components are reaching the end of their fatigue life. You should check for corrosion and stress cracks on the remaining springs. Additionally, the 2024 failure for low tyre tread on the inner edge indicates a potential alignment issue that needs to be verified to prevent premature wear on new tyres.