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AV12 CXT

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,676 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 96,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,956 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,131 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 44,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,732 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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AV12 CXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV12 CXT, 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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What year was AV12 CXT registered?

AV12 CXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AV12 CXT safe to buy?

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