2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · LM57 VLU
2008 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 167,863 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 VLU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 167,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 VLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (LM57 VLU) between January 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
LM57 VLU Mileage History
- 18/01/201144,997 mi
- 25/08/201151,940 mi+6,943 mi
- 08/05/201258,726 mi+6,786 mi
- 15/03/201366,372 mi+7,646 mi
- 11/05/201366,402 mi+30 mi
- 10/05/201471,465 mi+5,063 mi
- 29/10/201473,433 mi+1,968 mi
- 29/10/201473,433 mi
- 28/10/201581,802 mi+8,369 mi
- 31/10/201688,213 mi+6,411 mi
- 02/09/201792,679 mi+4,466 mi
- 07/09/201792,680 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2018165,564 km
- 31/08/2018102,877 mi
- 17/09/2019117,208 mi+14,331 mi
- 27/08/2020127,311 mi+10,103 mi
- 08/09/2021138,797 mi+11,486 mi
- 10/09/2022151,757 mi+12,960 mi
- 19/09/2023156,597 mi+4,840 mi
- 06/09/2024159,777 mi+3,180 mi
- 19/09/2025167,863 mi+8,086 mi
Average of roughly 8,375 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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