2012 Volkswagen Touareg · 7,272 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2012 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Touareg years (7,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 21.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 104,761
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,272
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.4%
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Tyres4.4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 0.83%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.82%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.65%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.3%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Touareg years (7,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.98% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.99% of tests), position lamp not working (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Touareg shows 104,761 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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