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A1 XWG

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,124 mi
Last recorded188,124 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 188,124 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 181,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 175,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 175,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 169,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,125 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 156,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,329 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,988 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 134,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end looking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,225 miles

engine undercover fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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A1 XWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 78,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 XWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 XWG registered?

A1 XWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is A1 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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