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M8 GLR

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,431 mi
Last recorded71,431 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,431 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,520 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,203 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 35,717 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,243 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,310 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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M8 GLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 M8 GLR, 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 M8 GLR registered?

M8 GLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is M8 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 GLR 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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