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DE12 FYR

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,180 mi
Last recorded105,180 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,180 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,028 miles

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,722 miles

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 59,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 49,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,491 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONGLY ADVISE..! WORN UNEVEN/CASTELATED/MISSHAPED ON INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONGLY ADVISE..! WORN UNEVEN/CASTELATED/MISSHAPED ON INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONGLY ADVISE..! WORN UNEVEN/CASTELATED/MISSHAPED ON INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONGLY ADVISE..! WORN UNEVEN/CASTELATED/MISSHAPED ON INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,944 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,944 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,415 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Slight uneven tread block wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight uneven wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

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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DE12 FYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE12 FYR, 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 DE12 FYR registered?

DE12 FYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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