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C12 DRE

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,810 mi
Last recorded201,810 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 201,810 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 201,810 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 201,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 201,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper blades dirty

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 200,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 200,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

TPMS Lamp Indicates a Fault

Fail 30 Oct 2018 200,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 200,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge wearing uneven

Pass 31 Oct 2016 180,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 158,963 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 158,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 142,130 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 141,956 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 96,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,510 miles

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

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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C12 DRE is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 69,034 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 C12 DRE, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C12 DRE is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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