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FN12 LKG

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,159 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light lens has crack

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r ,may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light is on

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 5 Apr 2025 79,700 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f, n/s/f on outer sidewall MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light lens has crack

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 79,700 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f, n/s/f on outer sidewall MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light lens has crack

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f ,may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low , may require to attention

Pass 12 Mar 2022 60,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 51,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,454 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 21,346 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,435 miles

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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FN12 LKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN12 LKG, 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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What year was FN12 LKG registered?

FN12 LKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 LKG safe to buy?

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