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MJ12 SEY

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,699 mi
Last recorded109,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 SEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 109,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall pirelli 235/40/18 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front wiper is perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 79,586 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 79,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,121 miles

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2023 63,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm avon zv7 235/40/18 95y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 46,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,944 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit little tread pattern on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread pattern on inner edge, replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread pattern on inner edge, replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,432 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 SEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

MJ12 SEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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