2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · A1 DCO
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,724 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A1 DCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 84,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A1 DCO 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 (A1 DCO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A1 DCO Mileage History
- 13/02/202365,654 mi
- 05/02/202471,352 mi+5,698 mi
- 05/02/202471,353 mi+1 mi
- 05/02/202578,484 mi+7,131 mi
- 19/02/202684,724 mi+6,240 mi
Average of roughly 6,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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