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AJ61 GWG

2012 Volkswagen Touran

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,819 mi
Last recorded157,819 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touran78,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 146,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 146,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 133,196 miles

Both rear shock absorber muck boots insecure

Engine coolant low

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressures should be checked

Fail 28 Mar 2023 133,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Engine coolant low

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressures should be checked

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,999 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,574 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 108,566 miles

Rear Seat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger unable to check boot full rear seats full (10.1 (v))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,136 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 64,709 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2018 64,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,068 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats or seat belts.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,370 miles

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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AJ61 GWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ61 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

AJ61 GWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GWG safe to buy?

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