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AX08 AHO

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 124,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake wear light on dash

Fail 26 Jun 2026 124,591 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake wear light on dash

Offside Rear Outer seal corroded with in 30cm of rear axle and seat belt anchorage

Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,315 miles

Front Both wing corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cut inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

break wear sign on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2025 121,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both wing corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cut inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

break wear sign on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

both front wings corroded

various corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Jun 2024 117,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

both front wings corroded

various corrosion underneath

Pass 11 May 2023 114,105 miles

Front Both side wing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Various places are corroded underneath

Fail 10 May 2023 114,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both side wing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 25 May 2022 107,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various oil leaks.

Fail 25 May 2022 107,626 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various oil leaks.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,528 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 97,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,044 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 76,131 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 76,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,068 miles

b oth rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,761 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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AX08 AHO is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX08 AHO, 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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AX08 AHO is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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