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AE08 UEV

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 94,805 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 94,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 94,737 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed HOLE IN EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 89,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT OUTER RING NOT WORKING

Fail 8 Nov 2024 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT OUTER RING NOT WORKING

Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,750 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 64,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 55,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2. ()

Fail 30 May 2017 55,018 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON. (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2. ()

T.P.M. lamp on.

Pass 31 May 2016 47,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 40,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 33,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 25,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,928 miles

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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AE08 UEV is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 68,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 UEV, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 UEV registered?

AE08 UEV is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is AE08 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 UEV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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