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RE12 GKY

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,752 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,264 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,301 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,298 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,465 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,107 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,221 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to step on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,421 miles

Engine cover /under tray covers fitted restricts view of components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,638 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE12 GKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RE12 GKY, 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 RE12 GKY registered?

RE12 GKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is RE12 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 GKY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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