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EJ12 EXX

2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,211 miles

Emissions too clean for test result

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 3mm, out of shape and worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,551 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,275 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of some component

Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 15,748 miles

Minor damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,748 miles

Minor damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

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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EJ12 EXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ12 EXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ12 EXX registered?

EJ12 EXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is EJ12 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 EXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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