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AK58 VZU

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,577 mi
Last recorded71,577 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,012 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,134 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,274 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,260 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 6 Dec 2012 33,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,078 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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 VZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK58 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK58 VZU registered?

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

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