2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · MA12 AAY
2012 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,333 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MA12 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 128,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MA12 AAY Mileage History
- 27/08/2024107,550 mi
- 27/08/2025119,219 mi+11,669 mi
- 30/08/2025119,222 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2026128,267 mi+9,045 mi
- 01/09/2026128,333 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 10,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA12 AAY 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 (MA12 AAY) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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