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EO05 SSS

2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 SSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,483 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 84,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge castellated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge castellated

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,042 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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EO05 SSS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EO05 SSS, 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 EO05 SSS registered?

EO05 SSS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is EO05 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 SSS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO05 SSS have outstanding finance?

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