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AK58 WAU

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 88,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,019 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,228 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 72,993 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2022 72,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple deep cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2021 68,161 miles

Front Brake discs slightly lipped

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,170 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 57,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,648 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 23 May 2016 46,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,373 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,701 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 20,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WAU is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

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

Is AK58 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 WAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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