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MJ12 HWS

2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,412 mi
Last recorded26,412 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 HWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 26,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both On Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 23,985 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,620 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 23,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 22,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,521 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,735 miles

Front exhaust blow

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 19,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust blow

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,290 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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MJ12 HWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ12 HWS, 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 MJ12 HWS registered?

MJ12 HWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is MJ12 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 HWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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