2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI Phev S-A 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · ST71 AFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 80,466 miles passed despite several advisories regarding the braking system and suspension. While the car remains legal, the presence of oil misting on shock absorbers and pitting on both nearside front and rear brake discs suggests that components are reaching the end of their effective service life and will require imminent attention. The mileage profile is significantly high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging over 16,000 miles annually. Between the September 2024 test at 59,528 miles and the October 2025 test, the car covered over 20,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation suggests heavy use, which accelerates the wear on consumable items. The 2024 advisory regarding a worn offside rear tyre further supports the observation that basic maintenance intervals were occasionally neglected. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the offside front shock absorber to determine if the light misting has progressed to a significant leak, which would necessitate immediate replacement. The scored and pitted condition of the brake discs across multiple axles indicates that the pads may have run thin or that the rotors have suffered from corrosion during sitting. Given the high mileage, the buyer should also inspect the suspension bushings and ball joints for signs of premature tearing, as these components often fail under the stress of high-mileage PHEV operation.