2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · BK12 AEU
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 148,474 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK12 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 148,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK12 AEU 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 (BK12 AEU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BK12 AEU Mileage History
- 27/03/2024134,444 mi
- 28/03/2024134,444 mi
- 25/04/2025140,736 mi+6,292 mi
- 14/04/2026148,474 mi+7,738 mi
- 14/04/2026148,474 mi
Average of roughly 6,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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