2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SW63 CRX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical wear and deferred attention. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 125,173 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior. The transition from failure to pass indicates the owner addressed critical issues including a prop shaft bearing, an exhaust leak, and incompatible lighting. However, the persistence of suspension and brake defects across multiple years suggests that components are only being replaced reactively rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 86,406 miles and August 2024 at 111,588 miles, the car covered over 25,000 miles, showing higher annual usage. The more recent interval of 13,585 miles between August 2024 and September 2025 maintains this trend. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which typically accelerates the gradual degradation of rubber suspension components and braking surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and lower arms. The record repeatedly flags worn bushes on the front suspension arms from 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating these parts are nearing the end of their functional life. Additionally, the lower suspension arms showed corrosion in the September 2025 test; while not yet structurally weakened, this rust requires close monitoring to ensure it does not progress to a structural failure. The brake discs have been noted for pitting and scoring on the inner surfaces in the most recent tests, which often indicates long periods of inactivity or low-quality components. Given the failure of the central prop shaft bearing in 2025, a test drive should check for any vibrations or humming noises from the drivetrain. The recurring history of tyres worn to the legal limit across several years suggests that basic consumable upkeep is often neglected until necessary, necessitating a careful check of the current tread depths upon purchase.