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AK62 OEV

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,448 miles

Nearside Front cv boot damp with grease

Rear pads getting low

Rear tyres stepped + worn to 2mm

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2021 126,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cv boot damp with grease

Rear pads getting low

Rear tyres stepped + worn to 2mm

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,379 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect PAS cooler/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 121,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect PAS cooler/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,311 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,030 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 OEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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