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BJ12 DLD

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 123,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 123,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 116,034 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 116,034 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil on D.P.F (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,496 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,700 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,698 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,108 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,482 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 DLD 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 80%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

BJ12 DLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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