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YS08 HRX

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,212 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2024 110,212 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2023 109,440 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,619 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2021 99,102 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2021 99,102 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,462 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,343 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,257 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,749 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

parking brake 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,650 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,529 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,834 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

YS08 HRX is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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