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AX12 TEY

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,239 mi
Last recorded67,239 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 TEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,wear to edges,light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,134 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 31,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,125 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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AX12 TEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AX12 TEY, 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 AX12 TEY registered?

AX12 TEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AX12 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 TEY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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