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A4 WBD

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 121,295 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 114,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 111,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre cuts in tread

Fail 21 Oct 2022 107,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre cuts in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2021 102,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,040 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,969 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2017 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2016 49,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A4 WBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A4 WBD, 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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What year was A4 WBD registered?

A4 WBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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