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YY12 VDJ

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,114 mi
Last recorded137,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Touareg79,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 137,114 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 137,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 123,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 116,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,305 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 VDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY12 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

YY12 VDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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