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AF08 MXS

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,808 mi
Last recorded111,808 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 111,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear springs rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,881 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 102,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,934 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroding.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,203 miles

All Tyres Miss Shaped.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,246 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,040 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 MXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

AF08 MXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AF08 MXS safe to buy?

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