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PE12 XEV

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,141 mi
Last recorded38,141 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 XEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 38,141 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 38,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 34,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 29,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 25,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 21,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,242 miles

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

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

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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PE12 XEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PE12 XEV, 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 PE12 XEV registered?

PE12 XEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is PE12 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 XEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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