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J40 FAH

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,016 mi
Last recorded74,016 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 FAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,838 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,278 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 36,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,616 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

high level brake light not illuminating fully

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low(2.45 mm)

nails in both rear tyre treads

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,221 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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J40 FAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J40 FAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 FAH registered?

J40 FAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is J40 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 FAH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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