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2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration889 SKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 95,133 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 95,133 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 63,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 56,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 44,554 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 44,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Eos?

Based on 319,116 MOT tests across 19,850 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
19,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,609
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,826
coil spring broken 2,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,270
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,259
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889 SKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Eos fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 889 SKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Eos typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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889 SKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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