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EO55 SSS

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,512 mi
Last recorded81,512 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 SSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,183 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,640 miles

engine covers and undertraysobstructing some items

Pass 8 May 2019 30,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 24,892 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO55 SSS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EO55 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 EO55 SSS registered?

EO55 SSS is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is EO55 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 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.

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