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AO08 JOV

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,324 mi
Last recorded164,324 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 164,324 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2021 164,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2020 151,567 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2020 151,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to see spring in cup

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm

Offside Rear wheel binding

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm

Offside Rear tyre bald inner

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,010 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush deteraited but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear spring carrier arm bush deteraited but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush deteraited but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear spring carrier arm bush deteraited but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,251 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to acsess rear inner brake pads for mot purposes

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,485 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,365 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,736 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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AO08 JOV is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO08 JOV, 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 AO08 JOV registered?

AO08 JOV is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is AO08 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 JOV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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