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B12 EOS

2013 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Eos47,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 EOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres out of shape

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 39,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,238 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,511 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 24,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 20,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords down to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 20,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords down to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 17,465 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jan 2019 14,176 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 14,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 10,677 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 8,472 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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B12 EOS is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 47,701 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 B12 EOS, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 EOS registered?

B12 EOS is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is B12 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 EOS shows 14 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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