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AU08 WRE

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,242 mi
Last recorded147,242 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 145,344 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 145,344 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,002 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 134,002 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 111,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 105,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,133 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 91,846 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 91,802 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 78,209 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 78,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 67,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2011 40,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 40,852 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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AU08 WRE is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU08 WRE, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 WRE?

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What year was AU08 WRE registered?

AU08 WRE is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AU08 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 WRE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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