2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · GP57 XSL
2008 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 202,901 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP57 XSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 202,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP57 XSL 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 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (GP57 XSL) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
GP57 XSL Mileage History
- 01/10/2022182,780 mi
- 10/10/2023190,505 mi+7,725 mi
- 10/10/2023190,506 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/2024198,366 mi+7,860 mi
- 23/09/2025202,901 mi+4,535 mi
Average of roughly 6,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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