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AB08 RWJ

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,231 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,951 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 95,951 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 64,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 53,477 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish on inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 May 2013 42,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,809 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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AB08 RWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB08 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

AB08 RWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is AB08 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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