CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO61 YMA

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,927 mi
Last recorded145,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 145,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 145,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 138,956 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 130,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 130,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 124,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 120,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 117,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,795 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 in rear

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,874 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,630 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
Full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO61 YMA 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 86.7%.

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 AO61 YMA, 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

How do I check the history of AO61 YMA?

You can check the full history of AO61 YMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO61 YMA registered?

AO61 YMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AO61 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 YMA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO61 YMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO61 YMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.