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AJ12 RUY

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,172 mi
Last recorded168,172 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 168,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 162,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 156,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 151,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 151,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 141,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 138,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 131,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 124,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,886 miles

both rear bump stops perishing

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,352 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 77,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RUY, 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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AJ12 RUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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