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AM08 AYJ

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,908 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 95,907 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,645 miles

Boot compartment full

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jun 2021 93,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Boot compartment full

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 91,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,284 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2015 64,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2015 64,847 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2013 50,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,996 miles

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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AM08 AYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AM08 AYJ, 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 AM08 AYJ registered?

AM08 AYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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