2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · YY60 UBL

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 November 2025 at 90,442 miles returning a clean pass and zero defects. That clean sheet is significant given the vehicle's earlier history of suspension and driveline faults. The record suggests the previous owner addressed the most serious defect promptly and has since kept the car in reasonable mechanical order. A stable trend is evident, though the absence of any advisories at the latest test warrants cautious optimism rather than full confidence without a physical inspection. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,029 miles per year over fifteen years is typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise immediate concerns about either excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The recorded mileage increased by 5,945 miles between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests, indicating consistent annual use rather than long periods of inactivity. No significant gaps appear in the MOT record, with annual tests filed each November from 2022 onward, providing a reliable chronological picture of the vehicle's upkeep. The 2024 test flagged light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, a condition that can indicate early seal degradation. While not an outright failure, this should be monitored closely, as deteriorating shock absorbers affect ride quality, braking distances, and tyre wear. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension for fresh oil weeping, uneven tyre wear patterns, and any knocking or clunking over speed bumps that would suggest worn bushes or top mounts. The fractured nearside rear coil spring recorded at the November 2022 failure was a serious structural defect that has since been rectified, given the pass recorded the following day. However, a buyer should still examine all four coil springs for cracks or corrosion, particularly at the mounting points, and check for uneven ride height across the rear axle. The severely deteriorated nearside front CV boot noted in the November 2023 test also demands attention. A replacement boot or joint may have been fitted, but the buyer should inspect the inner and outer CV joints for play, clicking under load, and any evidence of grease contamination on the surrounding suspension and brake components.