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AV12 NPP

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,618 mi
Last recorded186,618 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 186,618 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 164,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 116,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,553 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on dash remains on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,374 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,052 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 94,052 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,282 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPP, 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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AV12 NPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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