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AF58 OTJ

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 OTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 102,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 92,636 miles

Both rear suspension foam bum stops deteriorated.

Windscreen cracked, but not in driver's vision.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 57,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,241 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,557 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF58 OTJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF58 OTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF58 OTJ registered?

AF58 OTJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AF58 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 OTJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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