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AG08 SVR

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,916 mi
Last recorded56,916 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 SVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,616 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2024 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in base if perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,487 miles

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

MIL light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,729 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,856 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 34,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,820 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 28,820 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,527 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Fail 4 Dec 2013 16,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,699 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

NSF tyre has slight cut

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,864 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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AG08 SVR is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AG08 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

AG08 SVR is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AG08 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 SVR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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