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AF08 JWM

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,846 mi
Last recorded107,846 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 107,846 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 105,937 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 105,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 103,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front & nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,675 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,365 miles

Offside front brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 52,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,853 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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AF08 JWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AF08 JWM, 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 AF08 JWM registered?

AF08 JWM is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 JWM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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