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AB08 RXV

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,823 mi
Last recorded108,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,823 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,279 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 102,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 99,084 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 95,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,504 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 93,504 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,655 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,815 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,123 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 33,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,727 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 28,727 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,516 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,490 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXV, 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 AB08 RXV registered?

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

Is AB08 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RXV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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