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AL51 BNO

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 BNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,186 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 91,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 88,342 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 84,513 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 77,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 76,437 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2019 72,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 67,555 miles

Under body covers preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 10 May 2016 63,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,490 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 41,490 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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AL51 BNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL51 BNO, 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 AL51 BNO registered?

AL51 BNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is AL51 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 BNO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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