Volkswagen Tiguan used buying guide
A premium-feeling, practical family SUV. Buy a serviced manual, or a DSG with proven oil changes behind it.
Medium riskTypical from ~£8,000
Common issues to watch
- •DSG oil changes are essential — mechatronic failure is the classic expensive fault.
- •2.0 TDI diesels need a clean DPF and EGR, while early 2.0 TSI (EA888 gen2) engines use oil and have timing-chain tensioner issues.
- •Panoramic sunroof drains block, water pumps leak and 4Motion Haldex pumps need servicing.
What to check before you buy
- Verify DSG servicing if automatic.
- Check oil consumption and listen for chain noise on early TSIs.
- Clear the sunroof drains and confirm Haldex servicing on 4Motion cars.
Our verdict
A premium-feeling, practical family SUV. Buy a serviced manual, or a DSG with proven oil changes behind it.
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