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BJ12 DKY

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,314 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,790 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,311 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,091 miles

265 50 19 110 w

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged in a few places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

osf fog lamp bulb is not working

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,110 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

brake pads wear warning on dash board

nearside rear brake flexi hose not routed correctly but is not unsafe

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside and nearside front inner brake pads are a little worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,180 miles

brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Apr 2017 64,180 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs lipped

Pass 19 May 2016 54,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre outer wall small cuts

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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BJ12 DKY 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 83.3%.

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 BJ12 DKY, 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 BJ12 DKY registered?

BJ12 DKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BJ12 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 DKY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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