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A9 ANB

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,110 mi
Last recorded177,110 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ANB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 177,110 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2025 177,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2024 162,882 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2024 162,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2023 152,565 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,046 miles

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

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

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2022 142,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,491 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 130,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 106,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,161 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,868 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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A9 ANB is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A9 ANB, 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 A9 ANB registered?

A9 ANB is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is A9 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ANB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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