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12 DCL

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 DCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,222 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,010 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 78,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,145 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Aug 2020 70,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,480 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,334 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,124 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 48,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,266 miles

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

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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12 DCL is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 12 DCL, 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 12 DCL registered?

12 DCL is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is 12 DCL safe to buy?

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