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AJ12 AJO

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,651 mi
Last recorded131,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 131,651 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,154 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 123,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,034 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 70,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,405 miles

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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AJ12 AJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 AJO, 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.

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What year was AJ12 AJO registered?

AJ12 AJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is AJ12 AJO safe to buy?

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