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41 MAX

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,391 mi
Last recorded117,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 MAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,391 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner grease present in area surrounding constant velocity joint

Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 97,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,777 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,057 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,171 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,186 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,909 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
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41 MAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 79,173 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 41 MAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 41 MAX registered?

41 MAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is 41 MAX safe to buy?

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