2012 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · VU12 SSO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 27 May 2025 at 91,243 miles resulted in no recorded defects, following another clean result in the 2024 test. This trend suggests that the current owner is proactive in maintaining the vehicle and addressing issues before they escalate into mechanical or safety failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old luxury SUV, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. Between June 2022 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 16,218 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage rather than long periods of neglect. The relatively low mileage for this age generally reduces the wear on heavy drivetrain components and suspension bushings, though the age of the vehicle still subjects rubber components to potential degradation regardless of distance travelled. While the recent records are clean, the history shows minor issues addressed during previous inspections. A failure in June 2022 due to an ineffective nearside windscreen wiper was rectified immediately, and the 2023 test identified a nail in the offside rear tyre. These are consumable-related faults that do not indicate deeper structural or mechanical instability. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for corrosion, which is a common point of concern for the first-generation Touareg models, and check the air suspension system for leaks if the specific model is equipped with it.