2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · A1 SYE
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 May 2012. Recorded mileage 230,389 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A1 SYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
- 230,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A1 SYE Mileage History
- 16/09/2022143,270 mi
- 04/09/2023167,815 mi+24,545 mi
- 16/09/2024192,085 mi+24,270 mi
- 12/09/2025215,119 mi+23,034 mi
- 03/09/2026230,389 mi+15,270 mi
Average of roughly 21,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A1 SYE 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 SYE) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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