2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5L Petrol · XP54 TTO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test on 17 June 2026 at 56,557 miles passed just one day after a failure. While the split nearside front drive shaft CV boot was rectified, the vehicle still presented with advisories for three tyres worn to the legal limit and pitted rear brake discs. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when they result in an MOT failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The car progressed from 33,081 miles in April 2023 to 44,329 miles in July 2025, followed by another 12,228 miles leading into June 2026. This recent spike in usage—over 12,000 miles in a single year—explains the rapid wear on the tyres and the degradation of the braking components noted in the latest test records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system, as recurring issues with pitting, scoring, and fluctuating service brakes have appeared annually since 2023. The recent replacement of the CV boot is a positive sign, but the buyer should check for grease leakage or internal joint damage that may have occurred while the boot was split. Furthermore, the consistent history of perishing and wearing to legal limits indicates a lack of basic consumable management. A full set of tyres is likely required, and the suspension should be checked for uneven wear patterns indicated by the previous advisories.