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BG12 WRX

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,565 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2023 104,595 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,819 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 96,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,505 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,181 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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BG12 WRX 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 BG12 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

BG12 WRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is BG12 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 WRX 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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