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CY12 EXN

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 EXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 74,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 70,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 70,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,736 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 57,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 52,256 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 50,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,322 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 47,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 40,178 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 34,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,024 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush slight deterioration (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,269 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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CY12 EXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY12 EXN, 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 CY12 EXN registered?

CY12 EXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is CY12 EXN safe to buy?

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