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AK12 NGX

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 120,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 113,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 106,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 103,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

misting hydraulic fluid underside vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2022 97,070 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

misting hydraulic fluid underneath vehicle

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2022 97,070 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))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

misting hydraulic fluid underneath vehicle

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,816 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 90,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,706 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,449 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 42,025 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn near limits o/s/f near to chords

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

AK12 NGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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