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AP08 FCO

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 118,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to snapped exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,317 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2025 114,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 111,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 86,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective central section clamp broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,012 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 79,012 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 73,441 miles

Front front brake discs corroded brake performance ok

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 64,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs corroded, brake performance ok (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,532 miles

both front wiperblade rubbers peeling at ends!!

Pass 7 May 2013 38,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,920 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,310 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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AP08 FCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP08 FCO, 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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AP08 FCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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