2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · VN08 PRZ

The vehicle's most recent MOT in September 2025 was a pass, but only after a failure just one week earlier with serious defects. The immediate history shows a clear pattern of accelerating neglect, primarily around the suspension, brakes, and tyres. The core issue is a recurring pattern of failing suspension components and tyres, which has become significantly worse. In 2023 and 2024, advisories noted minor play in ball joints and tyres worn close to the limit. By the September 2025 failure, these had progressed to dangerous levels: both front tyres had exposed cords (a catastrophic failure risk), the offside front suspension arm ball joint was excessively worn, and an offside rear brake pipe was leaking hydraulic fluid. This last point is a critical safety failure. The trend is clearly worsening, not improving. Problems that were once minor advisories have become failure items, and new, more severe issues like the leaking brake pipe have appeared. The engine management light was also flagged as defective in the 2025 failure, which could indicate underlying engine, emissions, or sensor problems. With 161,588 miles at about 18 years old, the mileage is typical for its age.