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BJ12 DKO

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,560 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 114,560 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,368 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,663 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,125 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 67,806 miles

Inner Nail in N/S/F tyre.

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

Fail 24 May 2017 67,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Inner Nail in N/S/F tyre.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,134 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,830 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,829 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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BJ12 DKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 BJ12 DKO, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ12 DKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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