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A11 GYU

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,908 mi
Last recorded69,908 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,908 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,079 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 65,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,892 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 44,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,004 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 38,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,196 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 27,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,136 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,576 miles

exhaust too clean to register a result

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,375 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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A11 GYU is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A11 GYU, 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

How do I check the history of A11 GYU?

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What year was A11 GYU registered?

A11 GYU is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is A11 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 GYU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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