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FD12 UNV

2012 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,116 mi
Last recorded137,116 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,116 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 137,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 135,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 133,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 131,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,771 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,318 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 115,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind on nsr brake

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,068 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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FD12 UNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD12 UNV, 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 FD12 UNV registered?

FD12 UNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is FD12 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 UNV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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