2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · WF64 NFO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural and suspension components. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 83,630 miles, the tester flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear suspension arms. This represents a progression from the clean MOT records seen in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the underbody is beginning to show the effects of age and environmental exposure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 11,241 miles between the March 2025 test at 72,389 miles and the March 2026 test at 83,630 miles, which shows steady usage. However, the relatively 4,400 miles covered between 2022 and 2023 indicates a period of lower activity, which can sometimes lead to accelerated corrosion or rubber component degradation if the vehicle sat for extended periods. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension arms to determine if the corrosion is superficial or indicative of deeper structural thinning. The previously noted play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint in 2025 suggests that suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. You should also check the windscreen for any further propagation of the damage noted in 2024, as glass chips can expand under temperature changes.