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AP08 UTY

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 148,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,716 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,237 miles

Exhaust mounting sleeve clamp broken

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

Front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded on INNER edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear and Offside rear Handbrake cables , OUTER protective casing worn away exposing cable

Fail 11 Jun 2015 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting sleeve clamp broken

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

Front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded on INNER edge

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear and Offside rear Handbrake cables , OUTER protective casing worn away exposing cable

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

Offside front Tyre , OUTER sidewall has damage

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,931 miles

offside front fog lamp damaged

outer cover of both parking brake cables worn away

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,704 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,174 miles

Front Tyres , tread depth low on edges

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 37,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,439 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 UTY is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP08 UTY, 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 AP08 UTY registered?

AP08 UTY is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 UTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 UTY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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