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AF12 KJV

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,859 mi
Last recorded152,859 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 152,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,681 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 149,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 145,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 135,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on inner edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on 3.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,251 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts wearing on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,379 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 108,957 miles

All tyres worn bald inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,574 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 KJV is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 KJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 KJV registered?

AF12 KJV is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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