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NL12 CZW

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 CZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 102,491 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 94,809 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 94,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,064 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,759 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,514 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 20,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,374 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 17,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,185 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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NL12 CZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 NL12 CZW, 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 NL12 CZW registered?

NL12 CZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is NL12 CZW safe to buy?

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