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AK62 OEU

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,378 mi
Last recorded146,378 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 146,378 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes perished and cracking and starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 146,378 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes perished and cracking and starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 145,273 miles

front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,239 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all Four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm on primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm on primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, brake pad warning wire close to disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,245 miles

DPF heatshield slightly insecure

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 126,169 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from where the exhaust manifold bolts to the cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

DPF heatshield slightly insecure

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,112 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 122,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,052 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 121,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,163 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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AK62 OEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK62 OEU, 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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AK62 OEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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