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A1 DCO

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,724 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,353 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 71,352 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,252 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,773 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 39,743 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75/80% worn (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 26,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A1 DCO 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 86.7%.

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 A1 DCO, 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 A1 DCO registered?

A1 DCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A1 DCO safe to buy?

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