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AK62 OPG

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 OPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 157,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 157,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,147 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 147,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 144,559 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,935 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,003 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Fail 7 Jan 2022 116,003 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays , wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,001 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake calliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle fitted with under trays , wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,373 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners ,body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to vehicle structure and components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle fitted with full under trays and engine cover restricting view of engine and vehicle components

Fail 2 Jan 2018 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle fitted with full under trays and engine cover restricting view of engine and vehicle components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,320 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 OPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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