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AH12 SAM

2014 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,949 mi
Last recorded164,949 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Touareg67,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 164,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 158,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 141,399 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 141,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,491 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,367 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 69,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,739 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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AH12 SAM is a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 67,932 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 AH12 SAM, 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 12 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 AH12 SAM registered?

AH12 SAM is a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 9 June 2014.

Is AH12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH12 SAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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