2020 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · HJ20 BVS
2020 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 92,106 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ20 BVS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 92,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ20 BVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Touareg (HJ20 BVS) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HJ20 BVS Mileage History
- 01/03/202348,084 mi
- 21/03/202464,693 mi+16,609 mi
- 24/04/202580,148 mi+15,455 mi
- 07/04/202692,106 mi+11,958 mi
Average of roughly 14,191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Touareg Mk3 (CR)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Throttle and gearbox lag setting off from standstillModerate
Auto Express's Touareg Mk3 used guide calls this the most common gripe among owners: hesitation when pulling away, for example at a junction or into a roundabout, and it states that VW issued software updates that do not seem to be totally effective. Carwow's 2026 review independently reports the eight-speed gearbox feels hesitant around town, which is exactly where a heavy, air-suspended SUV needs it to be smooth. On a used car this is the difference between a pleasant flagship and a lurching one, and it cannot be fixed cheaply.
- Recall cluster across the early build years: seatbelts, steering, dampers, gearbox oilSerious
Auto Express counts four Touareg Mk3 recalls: November 2018 covering 110 cars built August-October 2018 with faulty rear seatbelt buckles; February 2019 for poorly made shock absorbers affecting 10 cars built December 2018; March 2020 for 22 cars built April 2018-January 2019 with loose bolts in the steering mechanism; and May 2020 for 255 cars built September-November 2019 that could leak gearbox oil. RAC's CR used guide lists the same seatbelt, steering-connection, gearbox oil join and damper actions and tells buyers to check each campaign has been carried out, so an incomplete history is a genuine safety and value issue.
- Air suspension, alignment and big-wheel wear turn routine repairs expensiveModerate
The AA's mechanic review of the Touareg names air suspension leaks, compressor faults and uneven ride height as a leading issue as these cars age, alongside drivetrain wear where servicing has been skipped, and warns that tyres, brakes and insurance cost more than buyers expect. RAC's CR guide tells buyers to check the large alloys for extensive scratch damage because that can indicate misaligned suspension showing up as uneven tyre wear, and prices front brake discs at £75-£152 in parts alone on a 2018 3.0 V6 TDI. Neither source describes the system as fragile, but both make the same point: on this car, wear items are premium.
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