2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · WN68 MKJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT conducted in November 2025 at 59,797 miles flagged a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit with uneven edge wear. This mirrors an advisory from the April 2024 test, suggesting that the owner is delaying tyre replacements until they reach the point of failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between April 2022 at 19,793 miles and April 2023 at 43,531 miles, where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has stabilised with roughly 16,000 miles covered over the following two-year period. This period of high-intensity use likely explains the accelerated wear observed on rubber-based components in later tests. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry. The April 2024 test identified worn bushes on both the offside front and offside rear suspension arms. While these did not cause a failure at the time, the recurring nature of uneven tyre wear indicates potential alignment issues or deteriorating control arms. The edge wear on the nearside rear tyre specifically points to a camber fault or a worn trailing arm bush that will require professional attention to prevent premature scrubbing of new tyres.