2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SN15 VVD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding component wear and environmental corrosion. The most recent test in March 2026 at 71,415 miles passed the vehicle with multiple advisories for pitted and scored front brake discs and significant corrosion on both rear suspension arms. While these issues did not result in a failure, the persistence of these defects across several annual tests suggests that preventative maintenance is being deferred until components reach the limit of their operational life. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 54,959 miles and March 2026 at 71,415 miles, the car covered roughly 5,500 miles annually, indicating relatively light usage. However, the failure in March 2024 due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and play in the ball joint indicates that despite the low mileage, the rubber and metal components are suffering from age-related fatigue. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry to assess the extent of the corrosion on the arms, as the tester has flagged this issue for three consecutive years. The front brake discs require immediate replacement given the reported pitting and scoring, which often indicates long periods of inactivity or poor storage. Furthermore, the history of thin brake pads and worn tyres in 2024 suggests that the owner only addresses consumable items when they fail an MOT or approach the risk of being removed from the road. A detailed check of the steering linkage is also necessary to ensure the previously noted play in the offside front ball joint has been fully rectified.