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FY12 KCE

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 KCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 135,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 135,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,544 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 123,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Jul 2024 106,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,692 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 73,995 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S FRONT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,222 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,220 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT O/S AND N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,705 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,705 miles

registration plate insecure NEW PLASTIC BOLTS FITTED (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front inner tyre edge bald

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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FY12 KCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY12 KCE, 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 FY12 KCE registered?

FY12 KCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is FY12 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 KCE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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