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J20 HJR

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 HJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 88,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 88,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 77,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,419 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,623 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 74,618 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,722 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 54,999 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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J20 HJR is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J20 HJR, 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 J20 HJR registered?

J20 HJR is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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