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AO08 XKY

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 111,029 miles

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 93,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 86,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 80,555 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 9 May 2019 77,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,161 miles

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

nsf tyre outer/inner surfaces cracking/splitting

osf tyre outer/inner surfaces cracking/splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,614 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,972 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,701 miles

Handbrake cables wearing though outer casing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,701 miles

Handbrake cables wearing though outer casing.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,900 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge 235/40/18Y

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 XKY is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

AO08 XKY is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AO08 XKY safe to buy?

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