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LO12 LFW

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 101,501 miles

Body damage

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

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

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

Wear in front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 83,192 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 75,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,433 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 64,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever on caliper stuck down (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,115 miles

tread stepping on rear tyres

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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LO12 LFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO12 LFW, 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 LO12 LFW registered?

LO12 LFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is LO12 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 LFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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