2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · 59 PM
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 167,698 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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59 PM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 167,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
59 PM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (59 PM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
59 PM Mileage History
- 15/07/2024155,046 mi
- 15/07/2025161,264 mi+6,218 mi
- 16/07/2025161,275 mi+11 mi
- 16/07/2026167,698 mi+6,423 mi
- 16/07/2026167,698 mi
Average of roughly 6,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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