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CAZ 5118

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,531 mi
Last recorded116,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 5118
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,531 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue rear of engine

Pass 15 Jan 2025 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake slightly high

Fail 10 Jan 2025 113,009 miles

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

Brake servo inoperative Vacuum pipe to brake servo split (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,295 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 97,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,800 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 86,415 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,817 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 83,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,824 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,673 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 16,656 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,938 miles

front brake discs scored on inner edges

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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CAZ 5118 is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CAZ 5118, 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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CAZ 5118 is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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