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YS57 VKX

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,506 miles

ESC light on but unable to confirm if it indicates a malfunction

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen washer poor

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

warning lamps on on dash until you put out seat belt lamp

windscreen washers poor . slight leak from pipe by o/s bonnet hinge

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective slightly dirty (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 79,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,916 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s o/s inner disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c, v, boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

could not do full under body inspection due to under body trays fitted

little reserve travel in handbrake

steering angle warning light on[ at time of test]

traction control warning light on [at time of test]

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,191 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 56,895 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,582 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and slightly corroded on inside surface

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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YS57 VKX is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YS57 VKX, 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 YS57 VKX registered?

YS57 VKX is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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