2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · EF61 TYS
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 181,871 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF61 TYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 181,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF61 TYS 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 (EF61 TYS) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EF61 TYS Mileage History
- 11/01/2024164,363 mi
- 23/01/2025172,538 mi+8,175 mi
- 31/01/2025172,541 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2026181,851 mi+9,310 mi
- 10/04/2026181,871 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 7,799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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