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YY12 OYZ

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,739 mi
Last recorded125,739 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,739 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 125,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,590 miles

possible injector leak

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,555 miles

possible parking brake fault

Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,410 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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YY12 OYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY12 OYZ, 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 YY12 OYZ registered?

YY12 OYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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