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AJ12 ZKZ

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,132 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 58,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,201 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 30,201 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,456 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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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AJ12 ZKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in White 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 AJ12 ZKZ, 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 AJ12 ZKZ registered?

AJ12 ZKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 ZKZ safe to buy?

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