2020 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · RK70 XJX
2020 Volkswagen Touareg (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 74,603 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK70 XJX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 74,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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RK70 XJX 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 (RK70 XJX) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
RK70 XJX Mileage History
- 30/08/202339,828 mi
- 21/08/202449,685 mi+9,857 mi
- 20/08/202562,318 mi+12,633 mi
- 22/08/202674,603 mi+12,285 mi
Average of roughly 11,675 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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