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AY12 YXH

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 101,088 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 94,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,032 miles

slight damage to near side rear subframe at rear lower suspension arm,inner mounting point

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,943 miles

slight damage to near side rear subframe at rear lower suspension arm,inner fixing point

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275-45-20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,674 miles

OSR wheel dented

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,018 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 31,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 26,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY12 YXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY12 YXH, 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 AY12 YXH registered?

AY12 YXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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