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AK12 UMW

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,483 mi
Last recorded130,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 130,483 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 130,483 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 113,308 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 113,261 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,386 miles

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

engine cover/under trays

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,681 miles

sill and engine covers fitted and to clean for emissions printout

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,082 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,846 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 UMW is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMW, 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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What year was AK12 UMW registered?

AK12 UMW is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 UMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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