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A1 XER

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,142 mi
Last recorded51,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 51,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,056 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 46,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 46,301 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,223 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to nearside front outer sill

non standard tyre size fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to nearside rear tyre on inner & outer sidewalls

non standard tyre size fitted at time of test

service light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dull (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,422 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,939 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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A1 XER 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 A1 XER, 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 A1 XER registered?

A1 XER is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is A1 XER safe to buy?

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