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MB12 BAX

2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,429 mi
Last recorded190,429 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB12 BAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 190,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 181,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 175,099 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 175,077 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 168,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 166,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 165,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 150,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 133,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,383 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,629 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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MB12 BAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MB12 BAX, 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 MB12 BAX registered?

MB12 BAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is MB12 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB12 BAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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