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AK12 KNH

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,929 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread on inner and outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2020 112,929 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread on inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,905 miles

both n/s tyres have side wall damage but not to cord

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,841 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall to cords but just under legal limit, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,463 miles

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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AK12 KNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 AK12 KNH, 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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AK12 KNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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