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A9 VDK

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 111,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,486 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,680 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread low and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,314 miles

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

Inner and outer edges of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wearing low.

o/side rear inner side light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,392 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 VDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A9 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

A9 VDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is A9 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 VDK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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