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BD12 VKU

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,646 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 94,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,160 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 84,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,364 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,105 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

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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BD12 VKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in White 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 BD12 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 VKU registered?

BD12 VKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BD12 VKU safe to buy?

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