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AK58 VZP

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,175 mi
Last recorded67,175 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 VZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 67,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface outer lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,011 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE CUTS AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING. RECOMMEND REPAIR.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE CUTS AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO MISSHAPE INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads 2000 miles left approx

reverse lights inop

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2021 61,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads 2000 miles left approx

reverse lights inop

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 May 2020 60,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 60,447 miles

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel Leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,397 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 60,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,635 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 54,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,690 miles

front washer pipe split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,916 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,719 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly (stepped out)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,441 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)

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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AK58 VZP 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 72.2%.

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 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 AK58 VZP, 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 AK58 VZP registered?

AK58 VZP is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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