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YX08 OWA

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,167 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 132,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 123,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,549 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 113,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

B/PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,290 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,952 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,721 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2017 74,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 74,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE SLEEVE (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 64,306 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,424 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,486 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,359 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)

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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YX08 OWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX08 OWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 OWA registered?

YX08 OWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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