2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · DV12 KPL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the history reveals a reactive rather than proactive maintenance pattern. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 96,597 miles passed, the preceding year showed a period of significant mechanical and electrical neglect. The trend is improving only after a major failure in late 2024 and early 2025, suggesting that the owner only addressed faults once they prevented an MOT pass. At 96,597 miles over 14 years, the Touareg reflects an average of approximately 6,900 miles per year, which is consistent with low-average regional usage. However, there is a notable spike in usage between November 2023 (74,827 miles) and December 2024 (89,751 miles), where over 15,000 miles were covered in thirteen months. This burst of activity correlates with the subsequent failures of braking and suspension components as the increased mileage placed higher demand on the vehicle's hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows recurring issues with pitted and scored brake discs across all four wheels, alongside pads reaching the wear indicators in 2025. Furthermore, the nearside rear anti-roll bar bush was flagged as excessively worn in both 2024 and 2025, indicating a potential failure in the suspension bushings that may persist if not fully rectified. The electronic systems also require close scrutiny given the December 2024 failure involving the electronic stability control and braking system warning devices. While these were cleared for the subsequent pass, intermittent faults in German-engineered electronics can be expensive to diagnose. The January 2026 advisory regarding heavy wear on the inner edge of the offside front tyre and damaged sidewalls further suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension components that require immediate attention to prevent premature tyre replacement.