2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegnce TDI4M SA 2.0L Diesel · SA22 GNF

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 13 April 2026 at 39,654 miles, but the maintenance trend is currently worsening. The most recent test required a retest after an initial failure on the same day. The tester flagged both front tyre tread depths below the 1.6mm legal minimum, indicating the owner deferred basic consumable replacement until the MOT itself forced the issue. Rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing appeared on both the pass and fail certificates, meaning the rear rubber was noted but not replaced even after the failure. Rear brake pads were also flagged as wearing thin, compounding a pattern of deferred upkeep. The mileage progression is straightforward and consistent with typical use. The car covered 5,977 miles between the clean pass on 14 April 2025 at 33,674 miles and the April 2026 tests at 39,651–39,654 miles. That is roughly 6,000 miles in twelve months, which is lower than the overall 9,914-mile annual average since new. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, so there is no evidence of long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The data set is sparse, however, with only two tests on record, limiting the ability to track longer-term mechanical trends. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear axle and braking system. The repeated advisory for rear tyre sidewall damage suggests possible kerb impacts, age-related perishing, or prolonged under-inflation, all of which warrant close examination of the sidewalls and wheel alignment. The rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in April 2026; the buyer should verify whether they have since been replaced or whether the car is now running on marginal friction material. Rear brake discs should be measured for thickness and checked for lipping or uneven wear, as thin pads often correlate with scored or worn discs. The rear suspension should be inspected for worn bushes, leaking dampers, and weakened coil springs, since rear-end wear often accelerates when tyre condition and braking components are neglected. Beyond the flagged items, the buyer should assess the overall structural integrity of the underside and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly given the car is only four years old and should not yet exhibit significant rust. The exhaust and emissions system should be reviewed for any signs of leaks or DPF issues common in diesel units covering short annual mileages. A test drive must confirm smooth brake pedal feel, no pulling under braking, and no suspension knocks over uneven surfaces. The April 2026 failure pattern suggests the previous owner addressed only the immediate MOT failures, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection remains essential.