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A12 THV

2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,815 mi
Last recorded140,815 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg84,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 THV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 140,815 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,211 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,139 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2019 86,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 79,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,406 miles

eml on

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,398 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,202 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 40,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A12 THV is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 84,541 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 A12 THV, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 THV registered?

A12 THV is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is A12 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 THV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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