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YS08 BXB

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,501 mi
Last recorded60,501 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,501 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven on both sides

Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,500 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing uneven on both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,404 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 50,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 28,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 21,433 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,786 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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YS08 BXB is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 68,495 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 YS08 BXB, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS08 BXB registered?

YS08 BXB is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YS08 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 BXB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS08 BXB have outstanding finance?

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