2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · WL54 LOL

This Tiguan presents a fundamentally reassuring MOT record, with eight consecutive passes and no recorded failures across its testing history, the most recent test on 11 September 2025 passing with no defects or advisories whatsoever. The pattern of advisories is modest and largely confined to consumable wear items: front suspension arm bushes flagged in 2022, front tyres worn close to the legal limit in 2024, perished rear tyres in 2021, a corroded rear brake disc in 2018, and two nail-in-tyre advisories on the offside rear in 2018 and 2019. Notably, none of these items has recurred in subsequent tests, which suggests each was addressed rather than left to deteriorate, and the trajectory of the record is improving rather than worsening, with clean sheets in 2020, 2023 and 2025. At 63,754 miles over roughly twelve years, the car has averaged only about 5,300 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this type. The testing dates are consistently annual each September with no gaps, so there is no evidence of extended off-road periods in the record. This usage profile means the engine, transmission and drivetrain have accumulated relatively little mechanical wear for the age, though the 2021 advisory for cracking and perishing on both rear tyres is consistent with rubber ageing on a lightly used vehicle rather than wearing out through mileage. Age-related deterioration of rubber and elastomer components remains the more relevant consideration than mileage-driven wear on this particular car. The most significant mechanical item in the history is the 2022 advisory for worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. Although not flagged again since, bush wear of this kind tends to progress gradually, so a prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected for play and listen carefully on the test drive for knocks, clunks or a loose feeling over uneven surfaces and speed bumps. Any vagueness in the steering, wandering under braking, or uneven front tyre wear would warrant closer examination of the front arms and bushes before purchase. The remaining history points to straightforward checks. The 2024 advisory for both front tyres worn close to the legal limit means the current tyres should be inspected for tread depth and even wear across the width, since edge wear can indicate tracking or alignment issues. The 2018 corroded and pitted offside rear brake disc was a one-off, but the rear brakes should still be assessed for smooth, judder-free operation and even pedal feel, particularly given the low annual mileage which can leave discs prone to surface corrosion. Verify that the rear tyres flagged for perishing in 2021 have been replaced with reasonably fresh rubber. Overall this is a clean and consistent record for a twelve-year-old vehicle, with the front suspension bushes the single item meriting the closest scrutiny.