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AJ08 AAW

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,245 mi
Last recorded64,245 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 AAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 64,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,700 miles

slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner rim

Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,568 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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AJ08 AAW is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AJ08 AAW, 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 AJ08 AAW registered?

AJ08 AAW is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is AJ08 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 AAW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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