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A17 FJT

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,958 mi
Last recorded128,958 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 117,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,183 miles

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 17 Sep 2019 60,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,770 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 50,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,806 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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A17 FJT is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A17 FJT, 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 A17 FJT registered?

A17 FJT is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is A17 FJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 FJT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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