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BP08 OFU

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,562 mi
Last recorded167,562 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 167,562 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Head lamp bracket broken still secure, wing damaged and bumper, bonnet corner.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 147,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Sep 2016 121,710 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 7 Sep 2016 121,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing BALL JOINT (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,719 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders. close to limit

Fail 7 Aug 2015 114,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders. close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,090 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2012

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre tread & outer sidewall have cuts

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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BP08 OFU is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP08 OFU, 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 BP08 OFU registered?

BP08 OFU is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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