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AO08 XSR

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 131,408 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 131,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 126,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 121,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,314 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 114,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 99,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,293 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 84,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 79,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,692 miles

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

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

advise front wipers

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Small cuts in rear tyres, also tyres starting to wear unevenly ("step")on inner edge

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 XSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

AO08 XSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AO08 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 XSR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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