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AF12 XHU

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,190 mi
Last recorded130,190 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 130,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,327 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 114,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 108,894 miles

slight oil leak, covers under vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,894 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak, covers under vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,785 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,209 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 97,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,404 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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AF12 XHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 XHU registered?

AF12 XHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AF12 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XHU 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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