2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · GF61 PHZ
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 160,747 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF61 PHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 160,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF61 PHZ 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 (GF61 PHZ) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GF61 PHZ Mileage History
- 28/07/2023115,769 mi
- 22/07/2024131,327 mi+15,558 mi
- 23/07/2024131,337 mi+10 mi
- 07/05/2025143,382 mi+12,045 mi
- 07/09/2026160,747 mi+17,365 mi
Average of roughly 14,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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