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BA55 MOV

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,226 mi
Last recorded131,226 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 MOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,377 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 22 May 2024 118,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip in front screen

Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip in front screen

Fail 8 Jun 2023 108,458 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip in front screen

Pass 9 May 2022 97,429 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2021 88,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,936 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 26,657 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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BA55 MOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA55 MOV, 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 BA55 MOV registered?

BA55 MOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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