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HV12 FZY

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,609 mi
Last recorded152,609 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 152,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and unevenly on inner edge also has cuts to tyre but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2025 152,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and unevenly on inner edge also has cuts to tyre but no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 127,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on strenghtening bar (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn heavy poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on strenghtening bar (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre worn badly in one place close to cords very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,184 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on strenghtening bar (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn heavy poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on strenghtening bar (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre worn badly in one place close to cords very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread heavy wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread inside edge ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,704 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 48,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,543 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread at an angle.

Rear tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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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HV12 FZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HV12 FZY, 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 HV12 FZY registered?

HV12 FZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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