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AO08 XJE

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,890 mi
Last recorded107,890 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 107,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,576 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges are also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges are also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 95,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner side close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,313 miles

The vehicle passed the emissions, no print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 71,987 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR AXLE SCABBY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,513 miles

Both front brake discs are corroding on inner faces.

Offside Rear brake disc is corroding.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,228 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear discs slightly corroded on outer face

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,559 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped/corroded on inner face

off side rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,411 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 XJE is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO08 XJE, 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 AO08 XJE registered?

AO08 XJE is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AO08 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 XJE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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