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YX08 XOD

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,635 mi
Last recorded80,635 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 80,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,739 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,007 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,238 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,198 miles

Parking brake lever cover is loose

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,651 miles

parking brake lever cover lose but still operating correctly

Fail 25 Mar 2014 17,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake lever cover lose but still operating correctly

Pass 29 Mar 2013 14,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,937 miles

o/s/f mirror glass coming away off its backing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 9,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,053 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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YX08 XOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX08 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

YX08 XOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YX08 XOD safe to buy?

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