2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5L Petrol · YL69 NYU

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 59,896 miles returned a clean pass with zero defects, indicating the vehicle is mechanically compliant today. The maintenance trend over the last three years is clearly improving. A failure on 24 January 2025 for a worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush was rectified before a clean pass just five days later on 29 January 2025, and no suspension or structural faults have reappeared since. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a six-year-old vehicle. The car covered 12,081 miles between the January 2025 test at 47,815 miles and the January 2026 test at 59,896 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical annual range. Earlier intervals show a similar steady pattern: 7,294 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, and 7,294 miles between January 2024 and January 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. Buyers should pay close attention to the front suspension and tyre condition during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisories for perished and cracking tyres across multiple test dates, affecting both nearside and offside fronts and rears, suggest the previous owner allowed tyre age and condition to deteriorate between tests rather than proactively replacing them. The January 2025 failure for a worn nearside front suspension arm bush is a more significant mechanical item. Although repaired, it warrants a close physical check of the entire front suspension setup, including the offside arm, all bushings, ball joints, and coil springs, to confirm no uneven wear or play has developed in the twelve months since. Inspect the underside for any corrosion on suspension mounting points or subframe, particularly given the vehicle's age and mileage. The front registration plate was flagged as deteriorated in January 2025, a minor cosmetic item, but worth verifying it was replaced. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been kept legal but not always proactively maintained, making a thorough independent inspection essential before purchase.