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AF12 MHV

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 71,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,616 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,589 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 54,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,608 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,315 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 5,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 5,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AF12 MHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 AF12 MHV, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 MHV registered?

AF12 MHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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