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BG08 BZM

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,561 mi
Last recorded114,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 114,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 114,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge no tread (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge no tread (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,046 miles

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 110,315 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2023 107,437 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2023 107,417 miles

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

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,467 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspectionj

Pass 24 May 2021 98,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens defective

Fail 16 Jul 2020 96,355 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens defective

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front advise fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 93,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front advise fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,923 miles

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

Rear tyres uneven wear tread stepping

Pass 15 May 2017 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

windscreen washers poor - split pipe

Pass 5 May 2016 61,441 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 61,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 49,910 miles

offside front tyre getting low.

Pass 1 May 2014 38,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,239 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2012 28,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,351 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 20,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG08 BZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG08 BZM, 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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BG08 BZM is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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