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AJ12 EOS

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,573 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 62,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 56,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 50,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 45,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 29,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2017 22,451 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,423 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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AJ12 EOS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 AJ12 EOS, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ12 EOS registered?

AJ12 EOS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AJ12 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 EOS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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