CarVerify

Free Car Check

A3 SVO

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Blue Diesel 4921cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg91,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouareg
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 142,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 123,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 118,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,690 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,690 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?

Based on 582,886 MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
7,766
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
50,422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,919
coil spring broken 4,412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,462
Stop lamp not working 2,649
Full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A3 SVO is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Touareg models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 SVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touareg typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Touareg is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 SVO?

You can check the full history of A3 SVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A3 SVO registered?

A3 SVO is a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is A3 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 SVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A3 SVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.