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BJ12 SYR

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 SYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 106,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 98,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,176 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,097 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 79,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 69,174 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 69,143 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,527 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,838 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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BJ12 SYR 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 BJ12 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

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

Is BJ12 SYR safe to buy?

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