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BG12 CYJ

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 CYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 118,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 115,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 108,289 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Various chips and a crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

stone chips in drivers view

Pass 21 Nov 2020 88,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 88,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,307 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,450 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,651 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2015 41,363 miles

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

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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BG12 CYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BG12 CYJ, 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 BG12 CYJ registered?

BG12 CYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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