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AF62 VUM

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,642 mi
Last recorded149,642 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 149,642 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,606 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,510 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,846 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,865 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,550 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 67,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 60,855 miles

Front tyres outer edges worn smooth and thin

covers and undertrays fitted

engine undertray damp with fluid

front and rear brake discs look worn

Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,103 miles

Oil leak source obscured by under tray ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,554 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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AF62 VUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF62 VUM, 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 AF62 VUM registered?

AF62 VUM is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is AF62 VUM safe to buy?

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