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AU58 PJJ

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,233 mi
Last recorded123,233 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 PJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,233 miles

rear exhaust heat shield detached

Fail 4 Nov 2019 123,233 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield detached

Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 115,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,390 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,967 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,199 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

osf wheel centre cap missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wheel centre cap missing

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,514 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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AU58 PJJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AU58 PJJ, 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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AU58 PJJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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