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AJ61 FVU

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,903 mi
Last recorded157,903 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 157,903 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 150,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,013 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,594 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,172 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 87,249 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 80,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,178 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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AJ61 FVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ61 FVU, 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 AJ61 FVU registered?

AJ61 FVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 FVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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