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EK12 UBV

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,216 mi
Last recorded56,216 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 53,705 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 42,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,553 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges/tread wear uneven

Fail 22 Sep 2018 31,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges/tread wear uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 23,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK12 UBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 UBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 UBV registered?

EK12 UBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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