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BD08 WYJ

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 113,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front and o s rear tyres have screws or nails in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 106,948 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,834 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 102,834 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 92,671 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,599 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo hose/pipe deteriorated (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer shrouding deteriorated/collapsed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer shrouding deteriorated/collapsed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,466 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,759 miles

both front discs corroded on inner face

n/s/r brake pads condition poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 65,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 61,465 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,142 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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BD08 WYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD08 WYJ, 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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What year was BD08 WYJ registered?

BD08 WYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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