2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · GD12 FDA
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 236,868 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 236,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD12 FDA 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 (GD12 FDA) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GD12 FDA Mileage History
- 22/12/2022184,904 mi
- 04/01/2024199,425 mi+14,521 mi
- 09/01/2024199,597 mi+172 mi
- 16/12/2024216,814 mi+17,217 mi
- 06/01/2026236,868 mi+20,054 mi
Average of roughly 17,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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