2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · G4 JHJ
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 167,252 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G4 JHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 167,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G4 JHJ 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 (G4 JHJ) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
G4 JHJ Mileage History
- 19/10/2022143,762 mi
- 31/10/2023148,512 mi+4,750 mi
- 07/01/2025157,878 mi+9,366 mi
- 11/06/2025160,735 mi+2,857 mi
- 01/06/2026167,252 mi+6,517 mi
Average of roughly 6,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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