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AB08 WBG

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheels have welding repairs.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 94,206 miles

Welding repair to n/s/r wheel rim.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,448 miles

Welding repair to n/s/r wheel.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 91,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Welding repair to n/s/r wheel.

Pass 26 May 2022 88,121 miles

Front tyres slightly perished.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,204 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 83,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 71,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 52,902 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,865 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,280 miles

rear tyres feathered

Pass 25 May 2011 40,414 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 WBG is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

AB08 WBG is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 WBG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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