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AB08 BHS

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,598 mi
Last recorded92,598 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 92,598 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 92,598 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2022 89,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 88,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,885 miles

Nearside Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,784 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,433 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 28,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 27,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 22,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,599 miles

Brake discs worn front and rear

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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AB08 BHS is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB08 BHS, 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 AB08 BHS registered?

AB08 BHS is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AB08 BHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BHS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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