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AF12 THU

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,425 mi
Last recorded65,425 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 THU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 65,425 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 65,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,737 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing to Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, wearing to Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,723 miles

Front front pads getting low

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 THU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,968cc 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 THU, 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 THU registered?

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

Is AF12 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 THU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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