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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

S3 XJAMOT history

S3 XJA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S3 XJA silver Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
159,155 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XJA was last recorded at 159,155 miles on 19 May 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,513 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
8,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,155 miles
  • 2025 – 158,513 miles
  • 2024 – 157,732 miles
  • 2023 – 145,468 miles
  • 2022 – 139,955 miles
  • 2020 – 133,816 miles
  • 2019 – 128,366 miles
  • 2018 – 116,987 miles
  • 2017 – 105,943 miles
  • 2016 – 96,487 miles
  • 2015 – 72,067 miles
  • 2014 – 49,354 miles
  • 2013 – 42,108 miles
  • 2012 – 38,800 miles
  • 2011 – 28,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,155 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,155 miles (+642)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,155 miles
    Test number
    750526325353
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

  2. Pass158,513 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,513 miles
    Test number
    855531350470
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,732 miles (+12,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,732 miles
    Test number
    785326638716
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,468 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    301424314222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,955 miles (+6,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,955 miles
    Test number
    819032709470
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,816 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,816 miles
    Test number
    871881743683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,366 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    306311208147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,343 miles (+11,356)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,343 miles
    Test number
    536953782084
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass116,987 miles (+11,044)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    418151582874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,943 miles
    Test number
    784638012021
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBlip not detected on emissions

  11. Fail105,943 miles (+9,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,943 miles
    Test number
    776317136113
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBlip not detected on emissions

  12. Pass96,487 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    454917649463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,905 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,905 miles
    Test number
    164074311430
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail93,843 miles (+21,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    471349638636
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass72,067 miles (+11,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    460003066955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,550 miles (+11,196)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    866854715073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,354 miles (+7,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    948097014075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail42,108 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    707377613045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront discs wear lip
    • NoteOil wetness under nearside engine area
    • NoteRear discs slight wear lip

  19. Pass42,108 miles (+3,308)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    775277013090
    • NoteFront discs wear lip
    • NoteOil wetness under nearside engine area
    • NoteRear discs slight wear lip

  20. Pass38,800 miles (+10,294)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    116840702241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    569327291176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XJA

Does S3 XJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XJA is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XJA?
The MOT on S3 XJA is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XJA done?
S3 XJA was recorded at 159,155 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,803 miles a year.
Has S3 XJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XJA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 XJA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 XJA find?
S3 XJA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 9 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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