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LD12 OTB

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,278 mi
Last recorded77,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,278 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 77,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,857 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are out of shape

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

Front brake discs are corroded on inner fascia

Front reg plate is cracked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wishbone console bush starting to split

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear reg plate is cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,169 miles

front tyres worn down on inner edge

rear tyres worn down on inner edge and cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,518 miles

Front tyres worn down on inner edge

Rear brake pads 70-75% worn

Rear tyres distorting

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,414 miles

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Nearside & offside headlights have beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,650 miles

rear tyres worn down on inside edge and distorting

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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LD12 OTB is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LD12 OTB, 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 LD12 OTB registered?

LD12 OTB is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LD12 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 OTB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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