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HJ62 RDZ

2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,135 mi
Last recorded117,135 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 RDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,135 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 117,135 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 101,755 miles

Offside Front DRL Inop

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 84,273 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s DRL inop (2018)

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,303 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,086 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,293 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,420 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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HJ62 RDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ62 RDZ, 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 HJ62 RDZ registered?

HJ62 RDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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