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AK12 KNL

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,113 mi
Last recorded175,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 175,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 173,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 161,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 144,984 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 144,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,827 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 110,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,634 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 KNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 KNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 KNL registered?

AK12 KNL is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AK12 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 KNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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