2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · WR59 WYJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding suspension and braking components. In the most recent test in May 2026 at 126,082 miles, the tester identified multiple advisories including worn front suspension arm bushes and corroded rear coil springs. While the vehicle passed the test, the persistence of these issues across the last three years indicates that mechanical wear is being allowed to progress rather than being addressed through proactive preventative maintenance. At 126,082 miles, this 16-year-old Tiguan averages approximately 7,880 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for an age. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between the May 2025 and 2026 tests. However, the clean record from January 2022 at 113,627 miles contrasts sharply with the subsequent years of defects, suggesting that the vehicle's structural and mechanical integrity has deteriorated significantly over the last four years of ownership. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension assembly, as corrosion on the coil springs and suspension arms has been flagged annually since 2024. The recurring mention of worn suspension arm bushes suggests potential for handling instability and increased noise if not replaced. The braking system also requires attention; the record shows a binding offside front brake in 2024 and 2025, followed by thin pads, which indicates a lack of attention to seized calipers. The tyre history reveals a pattern of uneven wear on the inner edges of both front and rear tyres across multiple tests, pointing to alignment issues. A professional geometry check is necessary to prevent further tyre wastage. Given the age of the vehicle and the documented surface corrosion, the buyer should also inspect the structural integrity of the chassis to ensure the reported rust on the arms has not progressed beyond surface level into structural weakness.