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AG08 DGY

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 DGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at narrow end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,153 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,682 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,403 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 95,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,648 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,639 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,258 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,577 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,214 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 31,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AG08 DGY is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AG08 DGY, 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 AG08 DGY registered?

AG08 DGY is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is AG08 DGY safe to buy?

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