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BC59 BAS

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,220 mi
Last recorded165,220 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC59 BAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 165,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 146,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,157 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,216 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,206 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth on limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth on limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,247 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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BC59 BAS 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 91.7%.

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 BC59 BAS, 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 BC59 BAS registered?

BC59 BAS is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is BC59 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC59 BAS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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