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BT02 XXX

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

74,783 mi
Last recorded74,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,783 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear most bushes /BORDERLINE FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 30,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 29,326 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 28,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,277 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 13 Aug 2021 24,908 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 24,897 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, slight edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 24,047 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,294 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 22,294 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,302 miles

Distortion to both rear inner wheel rims

Offside Damage to outer sill

Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 20,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,610 miles

Damage to offside outer sill

Kerb damage to both nearside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracking

Offside Front Slight distortion to inner wheel rim

Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad becoming worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear position lamp not working but not more than 50% of its light source available

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,646 miles

Offside Rear Steel fixing in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,679 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,783 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 13,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 5,115 miles

both tyres worn

drive chain dry

drive chain has tight links

drive chain slack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 3,573 miles

chain dry

Fail 14 Feb 2007 3,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

chain dry

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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BT02 XXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 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 BT02 XXX, 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 BT02 XXX registered?

BT02 XXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is BT02 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 XXX shows 34 tests with a 85.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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