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49 BVS

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 BVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 157,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 135,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 124,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 124,904 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,433 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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49 BVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 49 BVS, 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 49 BVS registered?

49 BVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is 49 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 49 BVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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