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R12 NEH

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg51,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 NEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,484 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 121,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,921 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 102,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,657 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 62,655 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,735 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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R12 NEH is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,224 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 R12 NEH, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 NEH registered?

R12 NEH is a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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