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A332 MEL

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,906 mi
Last recorded145,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA332 MEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 145,906 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 31 Jul 2025 145,906 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,479 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2024 132,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear.Offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside undretrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 85,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear.Offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside undretrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,838 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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A332 MEL 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 A332 MEL, 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.

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A332 MEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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