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AA08 FJZ

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,594 mi
Last recorded110,594 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 110,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 107,308 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 95,918 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,264 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,451 miles

EML on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,490 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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AA08 FJZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AA08 FJZ, 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 AA08 FJZ registered?

AA08 FJZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is AA08 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FJZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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