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PR05 FEE

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR05 FEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 129,662 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 101,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 124,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 92,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,626 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 118,599 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 61,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,441 miles

general underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,126 miles

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

osr tyre perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,017 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 91,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 45,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,340 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 40,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,928 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to produce emissions print out due to exhaust emission too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,432 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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PR05 FEE is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 PR05 FEE, 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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PR05 FEE is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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