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AF03 WEN

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,575 mi
Last recorded68,575 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,575 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wheel nut(s) missing one bolt missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,817 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 35,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,547 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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AF03 WEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF03 WEN, 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 AF03 WEN registered?

AF03 WEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AF03 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 WEN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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