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A16 VSR

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,722 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 134,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,580 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,957 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pad wear indicator light on

tyres worn on the insides

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,608 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A16 VSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A16 VSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 VSR registered?

A16 VSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is A16 VSR safe to buy?

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