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BJ12 SZG

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,921 mi
Last recorded144,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 144,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 134,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,918 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,772 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,643 miles

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

No smoke detected on emissions test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,428 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 54,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,477 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,681 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 11,714 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 SZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ12 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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