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EK12 ZLE

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,184 mi
Last recorded130,184 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 130,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 127,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 120,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,041 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,858 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 103,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,383 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,429 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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EK12 ZLE is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK12 ZLE, 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 EK12 ZLE registered?

EK12 ZLE is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 ZLE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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